Question 1

can migraine in children be cured or only treated?

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Treated: Migraine is a disease of childhood. Most children are undiagnosed till their teens.  You have to work with your child neurologist &decrease all triggers of child's migraine, like stress, eating more often and less, never get hungry.  Taking a nap in the afternoon. Do not expect straight a's.  Migraine can  be self limited in children, but it may come back later.  Prevention is the key.

Question 2

occular migraine in children is it common?

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Possible: It is definitely possible. Ocular migraines have been reported in children as young as 2 years old. A thorough eye examination should be performed to exclude other possibilities.

Question 3

what are symptoms of migraines in children?

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Usually...: ...One-sided headache, aura (visual disturbances on the side of teh headache) - occasionally "abdominal migraine" may present with abdominal pain and vomiting but without headache, and respond to migraine treatments, .

Question 4

can children get migraine headaches?

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Yes: Prevalence of migraine is 2.5% under the age of 7, 5% from age 7 to puberty, and 10% in  postpubertal girls.  Migraine without aura is twice more common than the one with aura in school-age children.

Question 5

hi i'm 26 yrs old, have 3 children age 3.5yrs, 2 & 6 months &  for the last 2 weeks i've been experiencing sharp stomach pain on occasion & almost constant abdominal pain, migraine like headaches, hot & cold flashes and dizziness. i've also experienced ra

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Difficult: We always think of gall bladder issues in women of child-bearing age. But it could be your appendix (2 weeks sounds unlikely, though), severe reflux, an ulcer, a gastroenteritis (infection -- viral vs bacterial), etc... Numerous possibilities including female organs too. See your doctor for evaluation.

Question 6

what is migraine?

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More than a headache: Migraines typically are throbbing headaches that tend to be on one side of the head. They may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. Sometimes, migraines are signaled by an "aura, " which may be a visual symptom such as flashing lights or wavy lines followed by a headache. Numbness, weakness, or difficulty talking may signal more severe problems.

Question 7

is migraine a disease?

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Neurological disorde: Migraine is chronic neurological disorder associated with focal neurologic deficit, alterations in cerebral blood flow and headache.

Question 8

how to reduce migraine?

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Prevention: Multiple preventative meds present, including topirimate, depakote, beta-blockers, botox, but also otc, such as riboflavin, butterbur, feverfew, magnesium, co-q-10.   Some foods act as triggers and lists can be "googled".  Bright lights and strong odors can be problems also.  Discuss with your doc and try one or more of the above.

Question 9

what causes of migraine ?

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Migraine causes: The exact cause of migraines are not known but the research suggest that migraines are caused by hyperactive nerve cells that cause that cause blood vessels to constrict and expand. This in turn causes release of inflammatory chemicals and the pain. Now there are several triggers that can cause migraines to occur.  You should find out the triggers and discuss it with your doctor.

Question 10

how to stop migraine pain?

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Migraine: Migraine pain if happens about 8-10 times a month you can ask a preventive medicine to be prescribed by your doctor.
To stop one episode medical authorities suggested to take a high dose regular pain killers such as Ibuprofen 800 mg at the first moment of pain.
There are also specific anti migraine medications such as sumatriptan that could be taken at each episode of pain.

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