Migraine is the third most common disease in the world and the second leading cause of disability. In addition, more than 5 million people are affected in Spain, 80% of whom are women between 20 and 40 years old. According to the Spanish Neurological Society (SEN), 1.5 million of them suffer from chronic migraines.
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This is a very common type of headache. in some meaning, Dr. Rafael Arroyo, Head of Neurology Services, Olympia Quirónsaludstates: “Twelve to 15% of the population may or have suffered from migraine.” Additionally, it emphasizes that behind these data is “the clear female predominance of the disease.”
reason
The causes behind migraines vary; however, the scientific community agrees that this condition occurs due to Changes in the nervous system that process painful stimuli Furthermore, as experts say, “it has a strong genetic component.”
Arroyo also pointed out Headache is usually defined as hemigraine, just half a headache. To this feature we must add other symptoms such as nausea and in some cases even vomiting. “This is an important disease because of the high number of patients with it and the limitations that the pain imposes on activities of daily living,” he noted.
chronic migraine
this Chronic migraines are migraines that last 15 or more days in a month., and symptoms persist for at least three months. This disease can cause a significant decrease in a patient’s quality of life. “These headaches are more difficult to control, and the prognosis and treatment outcomes are worse,” the doctor explains.
Among the factors affecting attendees Frequent migraine attacks hormonal changes. “It’s common to have migraines before or during menstruation. We also know that when menopause arrives, many people with migraines lose their headaches,” he continued.
Dr. Rafael Arroyo, neurologist
treat
There are currently two treatments: “The one we use Acute attacks and another disease that we sometimes use to prevent “Migraine attacks,” Dr. Arroyo said. For mild or moderate pain, analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications are recommended.
Experts recommend taking it as soon as possible, at the onset of a migraine, for quicker relief.What to eat if you have an acute attack Experts call them “triptans”.
“A triptan is a medication that specifically treats migraines,” he explains.In this regard, he pointed out that Effective when the attack can be resolved within one hour Or split into two at most. Regarding chronic migraine, experts mention different clinical advances using botulinum toxin technology, which is injected subcutaneously into the scalp.
“Currently, our hospital has conducted many international clinical trials on these new drugs. For example, we will develop new botulinum toxin for the treatment of Prevent migraines and improve treatment of chronic migraines” he concluded.