Migraine is
practically considered as a medical condition. People who suffer from migraines
get headaches that can be severe. A migraine is usually an intense pain felt on
one, or sometimes, both sides of the head. A lot of people with migraine
headache feel the pain in the temples or behind one eye or ear. Apart from pain,
migraine also can cause vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound in some
people. People who have migraines may also see spots or flashing lights or have
a temporary loss of vision. Migraine headaches can occur at any time of the
day, though it often starts in the morning. The pain can last a few hours or up
to one or two days. Most of the time, migraines are not a threat to your overall
health. But migraine attacks can interfere with your day-to-day life. It is not
yet clearly known what causes migraines, but here are some things that are more
common in people who have them:
Often, migraine
affects people between the ages of 15 and 55
Most people have a family history of migraine
They are more common in women than men
Migraine often becomes less severe and less
frequent with age
What could be the causes of migraines?
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Lack of or too much sleep
Skipped meals
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Bright lights, loud noises, or strong odours
Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle
Stress and anxiety, or relaxation after stress
Weather changes
Alcohol
Caffeine
Foods that contain nitrates, such as hot dogs
and lunch meats
Foods that contain tyramine, such as soy
products, hard sausages, and smoked fish
When should one seek help for
headaches?
Sometimes,
headache can signal a more serious problem. You should talk to your physician
about your headaches if:
You have
several headaches per month and each lasts for several hours or days
Your
headaches disrupt your home, work, or normal life
You have
nausea, vomiting, vision, or other sensory problems (such as numbness or
tingling)
You have
pain around the eye or ear
You have a severe headache with a stiff neck
You have a headache with confusion or loss of
alertness
You have a headache with convulsions
You used to
be headache-free, but now have constant headaches
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