偏头痛
What is Migraine Headache?
A migraine headache can be debilitating, with intense pulsing or throbbing pain on one side of the head that can last from a few hours to several days. Migraines are three times more common in women than in men, and it is estimated that they affect more than 10% of the population worldwide. Pain often is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can impact an individual’s ability to carry out daily activities and negatively affect overall quality of life.
偏头痛的原因
While the exact cause of migraine headache is unknown, patients tend to have recurring attacks that can be triggered by stress, hormonal changes, alcohol, weather changes, lack of food or sleep, and certain types of food. Migraine in some women may relate to changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. Because of its strong tendency to run in families, researchers now believe that migraine has a genetic cause.
Diagnosis and Symptoms of Migraine Headaches
一些偏头痛患者报告说，在头痛开始之前感觉到微妙的症状，包括情绪低落，脖子僵硬和疲劳。大约三分之一的受影响的个体可以通过出现“光环”来预测偏头痛的发作，这是一种视觉干扰，看起来像是闪烁的灯光，锯齿形线或暂时的视力丧失。
虽然偏头痛的症状和频率因患者而异，但最常见的症状是头部一侧刺痛和脉动疼痛。恶心，呕吐和/或食欲不振；光，声音和气味灵敏度；头晕和/或头晕；和疲劳。
There are no diagnostic or laboratory tests that can confirm migraine headache. The disorder is diagnosed clinically based upon the frequency, severity, and duration of the headaches as described by the patient. After a complete physical and neurological exam, your doctor may order imaging tests, such as a CT scan or MRI, to rule out other causes of headache.
治疗
偏头痛的治疗重点是预防，涉及药物和生活方式的改变或缓解症状。美国食品药品监督管理局已批准Erenumab（Aimovig®），以防止成人偏头痛。最初用于癫痫，抑郁症或高血压开发的药物已被证明可有效预防慢性偏头痛。肉毒杆菌毒素A（Botox®）注射也可以有效预防慢性偏头痛。您的医生可能会建议您保留偏头痛及其可疑触发因素的个人日志，以避免将来避免使用它们。苏门普坦，麦角胺药物，布洛芬和阿司匹林可有效缓解症状。
The Face Pain and Headache Clinic at UTHealth Neurosciences brings together a multidisciplinary team of board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeons, neurologists, researchers, and pain management specialists who work together to provide relief for even the most complex problems. People who suffer from migraine, cluster headache, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, pineal cyst, and other disorders benefit from collaborative, highly specialized expertise focused on managing chronic headaches and face pain.
What You Can Expect at UTHealth Neurosciences
在Uthealth神经科学，神经科医生，神经外科医生，神经肿瘤学家，神经病理学家，介入性疼痛管理专家和放射性肿瘤学家共同努力，以确定每个患者需求的护理，讨论治疗方案。这种方法可以节省我们的患者时间和金钱，并允许我们的专家分享彼此的见解，从而提供更好的治疗决策和结果。
我们第一次调查选项s for nonsurgical treatment, including medical management, pain management, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and watchful waiting. When surgery is needed, our neurosurgeons routinely employ innovative minimally invasive techniques. Throughout the treatment process, our team works closely with the doctor who referred you to ensure a smooth transition back to your regular care plan. While you are with us, you can expect expert care, excellent communication, and genuine compassion.
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