An acute migraine episode that persists beyond 72 hours requires medical intervention to ensure proper control and prevent complications. Effective termination of such episodes should be managed under the supervision of a qualified physician or psychiatrist, with appropriate prescription-based treatment. Migraine episodes can be significantly disruptive, often leading to impaired productivity and a notable impact on daily functioning.
Next Steps
Migraine treatment can be classified as treatment targeting acute Episode and associated symptoms and then prevention treatment where daily prophylactic medications are given to reduce the frequency of migraine episodes. Identifying triggers of migraine and staying away from it/them helps reduce the frequency and severity of future episodes.
Health Tips
Given its first episode you should resolve the episode with NSAIDS/Triptans prescription, in case of recurring episodes, daily prophylactic treatment is advised.