Migraine Treatment at AFC Urgent Care in the Philadelphia Metro Area

Migraines are a common medical issue that our providers treat at AFC Urgent Care centers in the Philadelphia metro area. While many headaches are mild to moderate in intensity, they usually respond to over-the-counter headache relief medicines or pain relievers. Migraines, however, are generally moderate to severe in intensity and can last for hours or days. Unlike headaches, migraines can often prevent people from participating in everyday activities and can be debilitating.

What can cause a migraine headache?

Unlike most headaches, the pain from a migraine is usually on one side of someone's head. A migraine may also cause vomiting or nausea and a person may be sensitive to sound or light. Science doesn't exactly know what yet causes a migraine, but it is generally accepted that triggers include:

• Skipping meals
• Certain foods
• Certain food additives
• Stress
• Lack of sleep
• Physical strain
• Hormones

Women are more likely to get migraines than men, and evidence suggests it may be hereditary. If a family member is susceptible to migraines, someone else in the family is more likely to experience them.

When should I go to a local AFC Urgent Care center for migraine treatment?

Most migraines will end after a day or so, although they still may be very disruptive to your day and painful. However, if a migraine is making someone sick, causing nausea, preventing sleep, or unable to eat, it is time to visit AFC Urgent Care for treatment. Also, if a migraine lasts for more than 24 hours and there is no decrease in the pain intensity, seeing a medical provider is advised. For your safety, having a friend or family member drive you to our walk-in urgent care center is recommended as a severe migraine may temporarily impair your driving ability.

Visit an emergency room for a migraine if:

• You can not move a part of your body
• You are experiencing a seizure
• You have lost consciousness
• You have symptoms that indicate a possible stroke.

What can an AFC Urgent Care provider do for my Migraine?

Our providers at AFC Urgent Care can not cure your migraines, but we can help relieve the most severe and uncomfortable symptoms. This may include some anti-inflammatory medication and some nausea relief. Our provider will review the best course of action to help you with your migraine relief.

Come to your nearest AFC Urgent Care today and see one of our providers for your migraine pain. We are open seven days a week, and no appointment is needed to see one of our providers.