Due to men’s typical lifestyles and physical history patterns, they have may have a completely different set of reasons or causes for their migraine headaches in comparison to women. Some of these causes are atypical, but they are still worth noting for someone who is living with debilitating migraine headaches on a regular basis.
Structural Causes
Physical injury can take its toll in relation to causing migraine headaches, especially if there is no family history. Whiplash, concussions, and a history of jolts to the upper neck may damage ligaments in the upper neck. This may lead to a chronic misalignment of the upper neck area resulting in structural problems that can lead to migraines.
Vascular Causes
Prolonged tension in the neck or nerves can cause a spasm in the neck and head that is thought to cause a restriction in blood supply to the tissues of the brain and head. The contracting of these arteries is in itself, an early symptom indicating the onset of heart disease, as well as the migraine pain itself. Furthermore, many doctors attribute blood vessel contraction and dilation for migraine attacks in men. Male migraine-sufferers tend to have hypersensitive blood vessels that react automatically to various migraine triggers, constantly shifting open and closed, and sending pain signals to the brain. Over a period of time, blood vessel fluctuations have a negative effect on the heart, increasing the risk for a heart attack.
Sexual Causes
Contrary to popular belief, sexually-induced orgasmic headaches occur more commonly in men. There are two distinct types. Pre-orgasmic headaches are a dull ache in the head and neck, associated with awareness of tight neck and jaw muscles during sexual activity that increases during the building of sexual excitement. Orgasmic headache is a sudden, severe, explosive headache occurring at orgasm. Men should seek professional care from a physician if either one of these sexual triggers are causing migraines.
Migraines in the Workplace
Men who are under stress at work, sitting with poor posture, or perhaps not keeping hydrated, can all experience migraine headaches. Following common sense precautions, such as, taking regular breaks, using anti-glare screens and good lighting can help prevent this sort of difficulty. Sitting comfortably is very important when men are using computers to avoid muscle tension building up in the head, neck and shoulders. Taking the proper measures to alleviate stress and or muscle tension is key in controlling the frequency of migraines.
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