How a Migraine Happens

How a Migraine Happens?

Older theories about migraines suggested that symptoms were possibly due to fluctuations in blood flow to the brain. Now many headache researchers realize that changes in blood flow and blood vessels don't initiate the pain, but may contribute to it. Current thinking regarding migraine pain has moved more toward the source of the problem, as improved technology and research have paved the way for a better understanding. Today, it is widely understood that chemical compounds and hormones, such as serotonin and estrogen, often play a role in pain sensitivity for migraine sufferers.

Symptoms

Pain usually on one side of your head, but often on both sides. Pain that throbs or pulses. Sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes smell and touch. Nausea and vomiting.

Complications

One aspect of migraine pain theory explains that migraine pain happens due to waves of activity by groups of excitable brain cells. These trigger chemicals, such as serotonin, to narrow blood vessels. Serotonin is a chemical necessary for communication between nerve cells.

Causes

There are a number of Causes of Migraine , which may include

Hormonal changes
Sleep changes
Weather changes
Alcohol
Anxiety
Caffeine
Medications
Skipped meals
Foods

Prevention

Keeping track of the foods you eat and when you have migraines can help you find potential food triggers. Avoid foods that trigger migraines. If you suspect that a certain food is triggering migraines, remove it from your diet to see what happens. These foods may include aged cheese, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol.

Risk factors

People who get migraines may be able to identify triggers that seem to kick off the symptoms. Some possible triggers include the following: Stress and other emotions. Biological and environmental conditions, such as hormonal shifts or exposure to light or smells.

How is it diagnosed?

They can't be cured, but they can be managed and possibly improved. There are two main treatment approaches that use medications: abortive and preventive. Abortive medications are most effective when you use them at the first sign of a migraine. Take them while the pain is mild.

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Serotonin is a chemical necessary for communication between nerve cells. It can cause narrowing of blood vessels throughout the body. When serotonin or estrogen levels change, the result for some is a migraine. Serotonin levels may affect both sexes, while fluctuating estrogen levels affect women only.

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