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8/20/2019

Migraine headaches can be debilitating and cause other symptoms in addition to the headache pain.

Migraine headaches can be debilitating and cause other symptoms in addition to the headache pain. A severe migraine attack can last for hours or days, and the pain can interfere with everyday activities. All symptoms should be evaluated by your physician of general healthcare in Midtown.

Our primary care doctors in Manhattan design the best migraine treatment plan aimed at preventing the symptoms and reducing the likelihood of future attacks. Our trusted Manhattan primary care providers and best internal medicine doctors and are excellent migraine treatment specialists in New York.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A MIGRAINE HEADACHE?

People may begin having migraines during childhood or adolescence or early adulthood. There are four stages to a migraine, and which include prodromal, aura, attack, and post prodromal. Not everyone will experience all stages.

Warning signs of migraine headache can include:

- Prodromal, where signs develop one or two days before a migraine and which can include mood changes, having food cravings, feeling constipated, noticing you are thirsty and need to urinate more frequently.

- An aura can affect each person differently, as some people might lose part of their vision, while others will see bright spots or flashing lights. It can cause ringing in the ears. Some people will notice their lips or lower face, or their fingers have begun to tingle with pins and needles. An aura can last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, with most lasting 15 to 30 minutes.

- A severe headache that may be throbbing and which might only affect one side of the head. The headache may worsen over several hours.

- Sensitivity to light and noise

- Nausea and possibly vomiting

After having a migraine, the post prodromal phase may make you feel confused and drained.

DIAGNOSIS AND MIGRAINE TREATMENT IN MIDTOWN NYC AND NEW YORK’S UPPER EAST SIDE

Some factors may make you more prone to having headaches. For example, your family history, your age, as the frequency of migraines can reach a peak when you are in your 30s.

Often, migraines are underdiagnosed and untreated, but if you frequently have the signs and symptoms of migraine, make a note of your attacks and how you treated them. Take this record with you when you see our primary care physician to discuss your headaches.

Sometimes migraines can be triggered by alcoholic or caffeinated drinks, or salty and processed foods or food additives. Other triggers can include sensory stimuli such as strong smells, medications, stress, and even changes to the weather. This is why keeping a headache diary can be so useful.

A primary care doctor NYC may diagnose migraine headaches based on your medical history and symptoms, and after a physical and neurological examination. Sometimes it may be necessary to carry out other tests such as an MRI or CT scan. Based on this information, our primary care doctor can design the best migraine treatment plan aimed at preventing the symptoms and reducing the likelihood of future attacks.

Your migraine headache treatment will depend on the severity and frequency of your headaches, whether you have other symptoms like nausea and vomiting, and if you have other medical conditions. The medicines used to treat migraines can be pain relieving, and these are taken during attacks and are designed to stop the symptoms, or they can be preventive medications. Preventive medications are usually taken daily to help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.

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