India, Aug. 2 -- The throbbing pain of migraine is becoming an increasingly common sensation in both the young and the old. The causes of the condition can be many, but there are some things people commonly do to try to relieve the discomfort.

Taking to Instagram on July 31, neurologist Dr Rahul Chawla shared five mistakes people make at the time that can make the situation worse. They are presented as follows.

Not everyone is eager to take medicines, even when prescribed by the doctor. Some people often wait for the migraine to subside on its own.

According to Dr Chawla, "Migraine medicines work best when taken at the very beginning of the attack. Waiting until the pain becomes severe makes the headache much harder to control."

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