Migraine and its Homoeopathic management

Abstract

Migraine is the second most common cause of headache and the most common headache related and indeed neurologic cause of disability in the world. A migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by    recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe.  Typically, episodes affect one side of the head, are pulsating in nature, and last from a few hours to three days. Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, sound or smell. The pain is generally made worse by physical activity, although regular exercise may have prophylactic effects. Up to one-third of people affected have aura. Typically a short period of visual disturbance that signals that the headache will occur soon. Occasionally, aura can occur with little or no headache following, but not everyone has this symptom. Homoeopathy offers a holistic approach in the management of migraine. A detailed case taking with thorough analysis and reporterization followed by selection of the most suitable remedy is the approach suggested by Dr. Hahnemann.