Migraine Cause & Symptoms

Migraine is not an equal opportunity condition. In fact, it happens to three times as many women as men. The reasons why are still not entirely known. What is understood, however, is that because of migraine headaches' prevalence among women, women and their physicians need to be especially aware of migraine symptoms and migraine treatment options?
Diagnosing Migraine
One of the difficulties encountered when discussing migraines occurs when a migraineur is given a diagnosis that isn't actually accurate in diagnostic terms, but is really a descriptive term. Such terms may be used fairly frequently, but they fall short of a diagnosis and may also be used differently from one doctor to another.
There are several terms that are sometimes used, supposedly as migraine diagnoses that involve visual symptoms. Most of them aren't actually standard migraine diagnoses. Retinal migraine, however, is an actual migraine diagnosis
Migraine is not unusual
Migraine is a widespread disorder. More than 12% of Americans suffer from migraine. While it can
affect both young and old people, migraine appears most often among people from 35 to 40 years
of age. Migraine is 3 times more common in women than in men.
Causes Migraine
Migraine is believed to be caused by changes in the neurotransmitters and blood vessels in the brain but exactly what causes these changes is still a subject for research and debate
Certain foods including products containing monosodium glutamate, caffeine, tyramine or alcohol.
Overtiredness (physical or mental).
changing sleep patterns (e.g. weekend lie ins, sleeplessness or shift work).
Hormonal factors (e.g. monthly periods, the contraceptive pill, HRT or the menopause).
Extreme emotions (e.g. anger, grief etc.).
Physical activity
Symptoms
Sensitivity to light, noise, and odors
Nausea and/or vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Sensations of being very warm or cold
Paleness
Fatigue
Dizziness
Visual disturbance

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