What causes migraine?

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What causes migraine?

Migraines can be caused by many things. The factors that cause migraines are as follows:

  • Genetic factors

Migraines are hereditary. If someone in your family has migraines, there is a high chance that you will have them too.

  • Changes in brain chemistry

Changes in the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, particularly serotonin, which plays a role in regulating nerve signaling, may be one factor that triggers migraine headaches.

  • hormone

Hormonal changes, such as a rapid drop in estrogen levels during menstruation or after childbirth, can trigger migraines.

  • Environmental and behavioral factors

Such as โปรโมชั่น ufabet extremely hot weather, bright lights, loud noises, strong smells, or behavioral factors such as  stress, accumulated stress,  insufficient rest, drinking caffeine, alcohol, or foods containing tyramine, such as butter, cheese, fermented foods, and processed meats.

  • Physical factors

Physical stress, overexercise, or extreme fatigue can trigger migraines.

Diagnosis of migraine

Diagnosing migraine, the doctor will start by asking about the history, such as what kind of headaches you have, when do they usually occur, how long they last, what the pain is like, such as one-sided headache, both sides of the headache, throbbing pain, what are the triggers for migraine headaches, and are there other symptoms such as nausea or vomiting? This history is to differentiate between migraine headaches and headaches that may be caused by other causes. If the doctor suspects other diseases, he may order additional tests, such as a CT or MRI brain scan or blood test.

What are the symptoms of migraine? What kind of headache is considered a migraine? In general, migraine symptoms are as follows:

  • One-sided headache or both sides of the head
  • Throbbing headache 
  • My head hurts so much I can’t do anything.
  • Sensitive to bright light or loud noises 
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Eye socket pain