Headache v/s Migraine

Headache or a migraine what differentiates typical headaches from migraines is the severity of pain. The pain is more intense in migraine than in a common headache.  

Headache usually causes pain and pressure on both sides of the head. It can be mild or severe, typically occurs in the forehead, temples, and back of the neck. It can last from a few hours to several weeks.  The most common type of headache is tension headache, causes due to anxiety, stress, poor sleep, or muscle pain. 

Whereas, migraines are pulsating throbbing pain on one side of the head, so severe that it disturbs your daily life.  Signs often include difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, tingling on one side of the face, arm or leg. 

Medication and lifestyle changes can reduce the pain and help prevent them. 

What are the symptoms of Migraine? 

Migraines can begin in childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. It can progress through four stages: prodrome, aura, attack, and post-drome. However, not everyone with migraines hit these stages.  

 Prodrome 

There are some subtle symptoms that can occur before the migraine hits such as constipation, mood swings, food cravings, neck stiffness, increased thirst, urination, and yawning.   

Aura 

Headache v/s Migraine

Aura is usually visual disturbances appearing before or during migraines. These symptoms are gradual, build-ups for a few minutes, and can last up to an hour. When it happens, you can experience:

• Vision loss 
• Trouble speaking
• Hearing noises
• Uncontrollable jerking 
• Needles or pins sensation in an arm or leg 
• Weakness in the face or one side of the body

Attack

Migraines can last for 72 hours if left untreated. You might experience throbbing pain on one side of the head or on both sides, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound, smell, or even touch.  

Post-drome 

After the migraine attack, some feel drained while some feel euphoric. 

  What causes migraine? 

The causes of migraine are unknown and not well understood. Doctors argue that changes in the brainstem and its transactions with the trigeminal nerve which is a major pain pathway can be one of the reasons for migraines along with genetics and environmental factors.  

Hormonal changes during pregnancy, periods, menopause, or hormonal medications like contraceptives often trigger migraines. Too much alcohol or coffee, stress, loud sounds, strong smells, sleep changes can also lead to episodes of migraine.  

Migraines are often undiagnosed and untreated. If you have mentioned symptoms of migraines or have a history of headaches, and you feel a sudden change in their occurrence, consult a doctor immediately.  

If you have further questions, our team of doctors at the Bansal Global Hospital is 24/7 available to help you with your medical concerns. Fix your appointment today and contact us at +919911062832. 

Is it common headache or a migraine? Headache v/s Migraine
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What is dehydration?

Dehydration occurs when your body is not getting enough water it needs. With not having enough liquids, your body can’t function properly. You can have mild, moderate and severe dehydration depending upon how much water is lacking in your body.

What causes dehydration?

Normally body lose water through sweating, breathing, saliva, peeing, etc. The lost fluids are then recovered through drinking liquids such as water, juices, eating food containing water. When you lose more water than you take in, it can cause dehydration. So, dehydration occurs because: you are not drinking enough water. Other than that, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, excessive sweating and increased urination can cause dehydration. The signs of dehydration vary by age.

For infant or young child

1. Dry mouth and tongue
2. No tears when crying
3. Urinating less
4. Sunken soft spot on the top of the head
5. Sunken eyes and cheeks

For adults:

1. Dark yellow urine
2. Dizziness
3. Fatigue
4. Extreme thirst
5. Less frequent urination

What are mild to moderate symptoms of dehydration?

1. Fatigue
2. Dry mouth
3. Less urinating
4. Constipation
5. Headache
6. Less, or no water when crying
7. Excessive thirst
8. Lightheaded
9. Dark yellow pee

In addition to above mentioned symptoms, severe dehydration signs are:

1. Not peeing or very dark yellow pee
2. Dizziness
3. Sunken eyes
4. Fainting
5. Sleepiness, lack of energy
6. Extremely dry skin

Severe dehydration is a medical emergency.  Get immediate medical help in case you are experiencing severe dehydration.

How you can treat dehydration?

The only way to treat dehydration is to make up for the lost fluids in the body. The best approach to treat dehydration depends on the severity and its cause.

For babies and young kids who became dehydrated because of fever, diarrhea, vomiting, use oral rehydration solution (ORS). These solutions have salt and water in specific proportion to replace the missing liquids and electrolytes in the body. If you baby showing signs of severe dehydration, please visit your nearby hospital or clinic and get the treatment. As severe dehydration in babies and young kids can be extremely damaging to their health.

For adults: If you have mild to moderate symptoms of dehydration, rehydrate yourself with water and juices.

For severely dehydrated adults and children: Severe dehydration is a medical emergency regardless of age. Visit the hospital or clinic to get the proper treatment.

If you see above mentioned symptoms and suspect dehydration, seek medical attention immediately, and take necessary actions. Consult our team of health care experts at the Bansal Global Hospital. Fix your appointment today and contact us at +919911062832

Dehydration – Causes, symptoms and treatment
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