Treatments and Therapies on Migraine Headaches

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Treatments and Therapies on Migraine Headaches

• Created by Faisal Sheikh
• BS/DO Student at NYIT

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Introduction

• Who am I??
• What is my project??
• Why did I choose this topic??

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What Is A Migraine??

• Migraine headaches are generally one sided
  headaches, which come and go, and can last for
  hours or even days. While experiencing a migraine
  the body can not function due to the pain. Common
  with migraines are sensitivity to light, sound,
  and smell.

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What Causes a Migraine??

• No one really knows what causes a migraine.
  People feel that it can be caused by triggers
  such as stress, a diet, hormone imbalances, and
  it could also be genetic.
• These Triggers Cause Cranial Vasodilatation Which
  Is Responsible for the Migraine.

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What treatment is most effective?

• This is the main question which is being
  researched. Out of all the treatments, what is
  the most effective and why?

Current Treatments include
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Acupuncture
Hundreds of scientific studies have shown that
acupuncture works through the release of
neurotransmitters in the brain, which can result
in relief of pain and other conditions.
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Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive therapy is a problem-focused approach
to mood and pain management. Patients practice
identifying and assessing their thoughts,
attitudes, and behaviors in order to determine
whether or not they promote physical and
emotional well-being. It is a very popular
non-drug intervention.
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Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals
Many people rely on herbs, vitamins, and minerals
rather than prescription drugs which are costly
and have much more serious side effects. Some
vitamins include B-12, Magnesium, Riboflavin,
Ginger root, Feverfew, and Peppermint Oil.
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Medication
Medication is the most popular method of getting
rid of migraine headaches. There are many types
of medication available in many different forms
including pills, injections, and nasal sprays.
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Research Methods
Most of my research will include looking at
healthcare organization websites. I will also
look through journals at the NYCOM library I also
plan on interviewing health care professionals
including my father, who is a pharmacist, and a
neurologist whom I work for.
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Closing
I will reiterate the goals of my project Review
what the best treatment for migraine headache is
and why Now open to questions and comments