Use these tips to deal with migraines while working from home

Migraines can begin at any age but tend to peak during one's prime productive years. A simple way to deal with it is by identifying the personal triggers to manage it better before seeking professional help

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disease, ranking consistently among the top 10 leading causes of years lived with disability, worldwide. The main symptom of migraine is an enduring headache, along with symptoms such as severe pain on one side of the head or throbbing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea. Despite being a very common headache disorder that affects roughly 15 percent of the adult population worldwide, it remains inadequately understood and most neglected.

In Delhi, approximately 25 per cent of the population suffers from migraines, every year.

While migraine is an invisible condition, it can severely impact individuals across personal, professional and social domains, thus affecting the overall quality of life and productivity. Work-fromhome, or the 'new normal,' has drastically impacted the lives of people suffering from migraines -from an inability to concentrate at work to missed workdays. It has become even more urgent to ensure that individuals have the understanding and tools to effectively manage migraines.

Dr Debashish Chowdhury, professor and Head of Neurology, G B Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER) and Incharge, Headache Clinic, GIPMER, New Delhi said, "There is a lack of understanding amongst people about the severity of migraines. In a study we recently