A simple procedure used in cosmetic surgery could cure migraines permanently, American surgeons have claimed.
The operation, similar to that used when carrying out a forehead lift, has been found to “permanently fix” the debilitating effects of a migraine, which include crippling headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light and nausea, the Scotsman reports.
So far, more than 40 of the ground-breaking procedures have taken place and the surgeon in the United States who pioneered the technique says more than half the patients reported “complete elimination” of migraine symptoms.
For nearly a decade, researchers have been testing the concept that migraines are caused when a person’s “trigeminal nerve branches”, which are located on the side of the skull, are irritated.
When the muscles around these branches are incapacitated, the headaches stop, which is why some patients have found relief from the “freezing” effect of Botox treatments. According to the study, removal of these muscles or “triggers”, offers an easily attainable and permanent fix.
And experts say not only does the procedure have a “colossal impact” on a patient’s quality of life, it can also “eliminate the signs of aging” at the same time.
The condition was recently named as the top reason given by people when phoning in sick to their work and severe migraine attacks are classified by the World Health Organisation as among the most disabling illnesses.
Study author Bahman Guyuron, from the department of plastic surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Centre, said: “In this study, we’ve shown surgical treatment of migraine headaches is safe, effective, and that this reasonably short operation can have a colossal impact on the patients’ quality of life — all while eliminating signs of aging for some patients, too.”
Guyuron added: “Though one might not think to look to plastic surgeons to treat migraines, we are commonly involved in peripheral nerve surgery and treat nerve-related pain, so this is a meaningful addition to the field of reconstructive plastic surgery.”
Source: The Times Of India (01.08.2009)
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Migraine is a condition that quite often could trap even infants. It shows signs like pulsating, gnawing pain in the forehead, temple area, feeling nauseous and becoming overtly sensitive to light. A new treatment of surgery has been introduced. Many patients went under the surgery and have found that 50% people migraines got cured. For more details on it, refer http://www.simplehealthguide.com/
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