Headache – Migraine

2. Common gastrointestinal symptom during migraine attacks.
5. Common trigger factor for both tension-type headaches and migraines.
6. Migraine attacks triggered by hormonal fluctuations during menstruation.
7. Peptide involved in migraine pathogenesis; targeted by new preventive medications.
12. Most common type of headache, described as a tight band around the head.
14. Intolerance to loud sounds during a migraine episode.
15. Early warning phase before a migraine attack, involving mood or appetite changes.
16. Rare form of migraine associated with temporary weakness on one side of the body.
17. Recurrent, pulsating headache often associated with nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia.
19. Headache caused by overuse of painkillers or migraine medication.
20. Severe unilateral headache associated with tearing and nasal congestion.

1. Dilation of cerebral blood vessels contributing to migraine pain.
3. Characteristic side of head pain seen in most migraine cases.
4. Sensitivity to light commonly seen during migraine attacks.
8. Drug group (like propranolol) commonly used for migraine prophylaxis.
9. Drug class used as the mainstay treatment for acute migraine attacks.
10. Neurotransmitter involved in migraine pathophysiology and targeted by triptans.
11. Long-term treatment aimed at reducing migraine frequency and severity.
13. Flashing zigzag visual pattern seen during migraine aura.
18. Visual or sensory disturbance that may precede a migraine attack.