- More than half of general medical consultations are caused by headaches.
- Information is the best prevention tool against migraine and although there are some factors that cannot be avoided, there are others that can.
- Everything from stress to hormonal changes and diet are related to this severe form of headache.
Health is the most valuable thing a person has and any type of discomfort should never be normalized. Sometimes problems that seem small can be the beginning of high-impact complications. With this in mind, suffer Frequent migraines should be attended to immediately and to this end we share some tips for their prevention.
What causes migraines?
Although genetics is believed to play an important role, the underlying cause is not fully understood. Nor is it the reason some people are more likely to develop them than others.
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In this regard, the Dr. Julia Joneswho is a neurologist Houston Methodist Hospital, mentions that around 52% of visits to a general practitioner are for headaches. While of them, most cases are probably due to a migraine.
What triggers them?
Know what commonly triggers a migraine It does not guarantee that it will never happen again, but for many people it can help reduce its frequency and that is why information is the best form of prevention.
1. Stress
Whether it’s problems in a relationship, job, finances, or something else, stress is a big trigger for migraines.
“They can also originate from stress reduction, that is, when you finally free yourself from a specific stressor in your life. As curious as it may seem, some people get migraines on Saturdays, once the stress of the work week or the first day of vacation is over.”
2. Hormonal fluctuations
For women, estrogen withdrawal that occurs after your menstrual period and after ovulation can trigger a migraine. In some cases, oral contraceptives can do this too.
3. Changes in your routine
Even small deviations in the daily schedule, no matter how insignificant they may seem, can have a big impact on a migraine-suffering brain.
“Worldly changes like eating late or skipping a meal entirely can push a person over the edge. A variable sleep pattern may also be more problematic for shift workers, such as nurses, bus drivers, police officers, and others.”
4. Food and drinks
“About a quarter of migraine patients will have a food or drink trigger. “We know that foods containing nitrites and tyramine, specifically, can cause these headaches.”
5. Smells and bright lights
Some migraine brains are more sensitive to intense sensory stimuli, including:
• Scented candles
• Incense
• Fragrance
• Smoke
• Bright lights
• Flashing lights
• Fluorescent lighting
6. Climate changes
You may have heard that changes in weather can trigger arthritis flares, but they also seem to be linked to the frequency of migraines.
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