Migraine is characterized by periodic headaches typically one-sided (unilateral) often associated with disturbance in vision and vomiting.
Diagnostic features of migraine:-
• Attacks usually start at puberty and continue till late middle-age sometimes with automatic (spontaneous) withdrawal (remission) of symptoms.
• Frequency and severity of attacks may be variable for the same individual.
• Characteristics of headache: One-sided (hemi cranial) throbbing, with nausea and vomiting. The lights or bright spots in front of the eyes precede it. In case of severe attacks, there is photophobia (intolerance of light), Phonophobia (intolerance of noise) and weakness. Attacks end automatically after a few hours or sleep.
Causes:-
• Hereditary
• Bright lights
• Emotional stress
Acupressure treatment:
St 1, 36, 44
GB 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40
UB 1, 2, 10, 21, 23, 60
L.I. 4, 10, 11
GV 2, 14, 4, 11, 22
LIV 2, 8
K 5
L 6
SP 6
TW 22, 23
Reflex points – whole spinal column, diaphragm, pituitary, intestine, pineal, brain, kidney, liver.