Unani Philosophy of Migraine (Shaqiqa)
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What is migraine?
A migraine is a primary headache
disorder that is recurrent, often life-long, characterized by recurring attacks
& that is
-Of moderate or severe intensity,
-One-sided,
-Pulsating in nature,
-Aggravated by physical activity,
-With duration of hours to 2-3 days.
Cause (Asbab)
According to Unani theory:-
***Accumulation of Bukharat
(gaseous) or Rutubate Ghaleeza (viscid matters) in weaker part of the head.
***Sue Mijaj Maddi (Imbalance of
Temperament due to change in matter).
***Kasrat-e-riyazat(prolonged
exercise).
***Istihaza (prolonged menses).
***Due to prolonged breast feeding.
***Faqa kashi (starvation).
***Su-e-hazm(Indigestion of food).
***Izterab-e- nafsaniya (Anxiety).
***Faqr-ud-dam (Anaemia).
***Sahar (insomnia).
***Ikhtinaq-ur- Reham (hysteria).
***Amraz-e-Rehem(Uterine diseases).
***Amraz-e-kuliyah(renal diseases).
***Ta’ab wa mandgi (fatigues)
According to modern theory:
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Tension
· Stress
· Shock
· Excitement
· Poor quality sleep.
· Neck or shoulder tension.
· Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar).
· Hormonal change.
· Irregular meals.
· Intake of Tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate, citrus fruit and cheese.
· Bright lights
· Flickering screens
· Smoky rooms
· Loud noises
· Climate change
· Strong smells etc.
Types of migraine (Aksam):
According to Unani Medical science,
it is usually of two types:
Hot type of migraine (Shaqiqa haar)
Cold type of migraine (Shaqiqa
baarid)
Symptoms (Alamaat)
General symptoms (Alamaat-e-Aam)
Pain usually on one side of head, but
sometimes on both sides.
Sensitivity to light, sound or
touch.
Nausea and vomiting.
Hallucination or visual phenomena,
such as seeing various shapes, bright spots or flashes of light or vision loss.
Pins and needles sensations in an
arm or leg.
Weakness or numbness in the face or
one side of the body.
Difficulty speaking.
Uncontrollable jerking or other
movements.
Specific symptoms (Alamaat-e-Khas)
In case of Hot type of migraine
(Shaqiqa haar ):
Hotness of the site of pain.
Pulsation at the site of pain.
Rapid pulse & Blood Pressure.
Constipation.
Tinnitus.
Pain relief by using cold items.
In case of Cold type of migraine
(Shaqiqa baarid):
Heaviness of head.
Coldness at the site of pain.
Slow pulse & Blood Pressure.
Cold and catarrh in cold season.
Pain relief by using hot items.
___Amatus Sami Tahera
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)
Govt. Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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