Migraine is a prevalent, complicated, and persistent neurological disorder.1 It is the world's second greatest cause of disability-related years lived. Many people believe that a migraine is simply a nasty headache, but it is so much more.
Chronic migraine is a neurological disorder that affects both your physical and mental health. It is defined as experiencing headaches at least 15 days per month, eight of which have migraine symptoms, for at least three months.
What is the impact?
The burden of migraine occurs during and between episodes, and it has a severe impact on an individual's capacity to operate adequately in their daily lives.1,3 Migraine sufferers may have limited engagement in family activities, diminished social functioning, and decreased employment efficiency.
Migraine can disrupt job, school, and social life; however, chronic migraine makes it even more difficult to engage in activities and maintain connections with friends and family. Chronic migraine patients are also more prone to have other health issues such as chronic pain, arthritis, or depression.
If you suffer from chronic migraine, it can have a huge impact on your everyday life. Chronic migraine is linked to increased impairment and has a significant impact on your physical, social, and professional lives. It might have a significant influence on your relationships.
Many chronic migraine patients report a lower quality of life and poorer health than those with episodic migraine.
It can be difficult to find an acceptable therapy, and you may have spent years looking for a strategy to control your migraine.
There is no cure for migraines, even chronic migraines, but there are methods to find relief. People who suffer from persistent migraines need to get in touch with a healthcare expert to determine the best treatment plan.
Additionally, it is important to treat symptoms as soon as they arise. Identifying and eliminating the triggers is crucial to controlling migraines.
Many chronic migraine sufferers can improve their quality of life with the correct treatment strategy, resulting in fewer and less severe episodes.
Can a migraine be prevented?
While it may not be possible to avoid every migraine, however, you can take preventative migraine drugs as prescribed by your healthcare professional to lessen the frequency and severity of migraine symptoms. You can also learn more about your triggers and work with your doctor to prevent them.
Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital
