A migraine isn’t just a really bad headache. Migraines are an incapacitating collection of inherited neurological systems that usually include the following:
• Severe recurring intense throbbing pain on one side of the head.
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Pain behind one of your eyes.
• Pain that worsens due to light, noise, and sometimes smells.
• Pain that worsens due to routine physical activity.
• Visual disturbances such as auras.
Attacks may last for hours or even days. They may even develop into tingling or numbness in the face, arms, and shoulders. Although, each person is very different and symptoms vary by person and sometimes by attack.
What causes a migraine?
Migraine headaches result from a combination of blood vessel enlargement and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around these blood vessels. During the headache, the temporal artery enlarges. This causes a release of chemicals that cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery.
This is all precipitated by a number of triggers including:
• Hormonal changes in women.
• Foods.
• Stress.
• Sensory stimuli.
• Medications.
• Changes in wake-sleep routine.
• Physical factors.
• Changes in the weather.
There is still so much there is that is understood about migraine headaches. However, there are a number of risk factors that may contribute to people experiencing them. Family history, age, gender, hormonal changes are known to making people more susceptible to migraine headaches.
When to consult a physician:
Migraine headaches are often left undiagnosed and untreated due to the varying symptoms and frequency from person to person. However, it is important to keep a record of any signs and symptoms that you experience and how you treat them. Afterward, you should make an appointment with your physician to discuss the best treatment plan based upon your recorded history of migraine symptoms. Whether or not you’re already being treated for your migraines, you should see your doctor if you experience anything suddenly different or if the pattern changes.
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