Migraine is not just a headache, it is a complex neurological disorder that involves changes in brain chemistry and can affect many aspects of life.
Understanding Migraine:
Migraine is a type of headache characterized by recurring attacks of severe pain, often on one side of the head. It can last for hours or even days, and can significantly impact a person’s ability to perform daily activities.
Symptoms:
Pulsating pain:The most common symptom, patients feel intermittent pulsations of pain.
Visual disturbances:such as seeing flashes or lines, known as a visual aura.
Sensory disturbances:Tingling or numbness in the face, hands, or feet.
Physical weakness:Difficulty moving or balancing.
Nausea and vomiting:Very common among migraine patients.
Causes
Genetic factors: Having a family history of migraines increases the likelihood of developing them.
Changes in the brain: An imbalance of chemicals in the brain, especially serotonin.
Environmental factors: Such as changes in the weather or exposure to bright light.
Stress and fatigue: Can trigger migraine attacks.
Lifestyle: Such as lack of sleep, an unbalanced diet, and excessive caffeine intake.
Treating migraines with radiofrequency:
At Dr. Ahmed Al-Shal’s clinic, we use radiofrequency as an effective method for treating migraines:
Procedure: It is done under local anesthesia and lasts for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Technique: Directing radiofrequency pulses to the nerve that supplies the head from the back.
Effectiveness: Temporarily disrupting the nerve’s function in transmitting the feeling of pain.
Safety: A safe method of treatment without surgical intervention and without side effects.
Benefits of limited interventional treatment:
Permanent treatment: Provides a permanent solution to chronic headache pain.
Suitable for different types of headaches: including migraines and headaches caused by cervical vertebrae.
Safe and non-surgical procedure: Performed in an equipped operating room under the guidance of interventional radiology, using local anesthesia.
How radiofrequency works in treating migraines:
Radiofrequency targets the nerve causing the pain directly, as specific thermal pulses are directed at the nerve, reducing its ability to send pain signals to the brain. This results in significant pain relief and improvement in patients’ quality of life.
Results and Effects:
Immediate Improvement: Many patients feel a significant improvement immediately after the procedure.
Quick Return to Normal Life: Patients can leave the hospital the same day and resume their daily activities after 24 hours.
Long-Term Solution: Radiofrequency offers a permanent solution to chronic headaches.
At Dr. Ahmed Al-Shal Clinic, we aim to provide advanced and effective treatments for migraine, allowing our patients to live pain-free and with a better quality of life. To learn more or to book an appointment, please contact us.