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Migraine is often confused with an ordinary headache. Severe headaches are commonly termed by the layman as migraines but this is not correct.
There are certain differences between a headache and a migraine. The triggering factors of each are different along with the symptoms. Tension headaches and migraines are chronic as well as episodic.
Tension headaches are prevalent amongst 70-80% of Pakistan’s population while migraines are commonly seen among 14-15% population within Pakistan.
To identify the difference let’s have a look at tension headaches and migraines in detail.
Cluster headache is a severe form of headache that affects one side of the head and around the eye area (just like migraine) but is much worse. Also, cluster headaches don’t last as long as migraines.
Cluster headache is rare and affects every one individual out of 1000.
Tension headache results in a circumferential, squeezing effect over the patient’s head. It occurs due to the muscle contraction located between the neck and head. The tension headache results in mild to moderate pain. It lasts for a few days in severe conditions while usually, it lasts for 30 minutes to a few hours.
Migraine on the other hand results in moderate to severe type of throbbing pain at the sides or front of the head. The migraine pain consistently occurs over a few days along with other symptoms known as an aura.
Tension headache does not result in prior symptoms. Migraine results in auras or warning signs.
The aura symptoms include psychological, visual, physiological, and auditory. It occurs due to the neurological effects of the brain. The patient is unable to perceive objects visually resulting in sparkles, stars, coloured spots, flashing or dark lights, and jagged lines. Visual symptoms are also accompanied by light sensitivity.
The migraine patient also experiences hearing and speech disturbances.
The patient also suffers from mood swings, thirst, hunger, tiredness, confusion, memory changes, and others.
Migraine also results in physiological symptoms like weakness, vertigo, tingling sensation, increased urination, fainting, and others.
During tension headaches, the patient does not suffer from associated signs and symptoms. However, during migraines, patients have head pain. He is unable to perform daily activities. He or she might feel fatigued and may need rest. Migraine patients suffer from aura signs and symptoms.
Tension headaches occur due to stress, depression, anxiety, poor posture, tiredness, and others. Migraine, on the other hand, occurs due to chemical reactions within the brain or hormonal changes within the body.
Tension headache treatment involves over-the-counter medicines or relaxation techniques. For tension headache treatment, the patient might need to visit the doctor occasionally for consultation regarding the treatment.
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Migraine treatment involves the prevention against triggering factors by evaluating the warning symptoms during the aura phase. Migraine treatment is effective if you know about the symptoms during the aura stage. Migraine treatment including certain medicines, supplements, contact lenses, coloured lenses within the glasses along with other therapy is effective.
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BioFlex laser therapy is highly effective in delivering the precise dosage of radiation in order to treat the painful area. It helps in resolving painful headaches and migraines.
In order to achieve proper migraine pain treatment and tension headache treatment, you need to evaluate the signs and symptoms of headaches. Consult your doctor and discuss the symptoms with your doctor in order to achieve a proper diagnosis.
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