Why migraines occur?
19-09-2017 Tue 14:25

Suddenly the head begins to ache. As the day proceeds, the pain only intensifies. There is dizziness and nausea. Some even have vomiting. When migraines attack, seeing light becomes hurtful. Some facts about this miserable condition..
Various kinds of changes in the neck, lead to migraines. Till now, particular conditions that cause migraines, have not been established. 'Changes' here, refers to those that occur in neuro-transmitters that help in transfer of information between cells, chemicals and in high or low blood pressure. It is believed that these changes lead to migraines.
How to identify?

Migraines have been categorised as moderate, severe and intense. Migraines hamper ordinary activities like climbing the stairs or physical stress of any kind like running etc. One third of victims will suffer from sight problems, before the onset of a migraine attack. There is no clarity of vision for at least an hour or so. Flashes of light can be seen. There are cramps or weakness. There might be difficulty in speaking. Migraines stay for some hours or for several days.
Doctors will determine whether it is a migraine or not, by the symptoms and prescribe medicine accordingly. They might suggest rest. If you are unable to visit the doctor, you can take paracetamol tablet. Doctors can easily detect migraines, without any tests like MRI, Brain CT scan, brain wave test, etc. Medicines are prescribed, depending on conditions like how frequently the migraine is occurring, how long it stays and intensity of the pain. Several kinds of medicines are available for migraines. Except on certain occasions, migraines can be treated with medicines. But if the headaches are occurring due to fatigue or during intercourse, a doctor's review is a must.
Migraine triggers

Detect beforehand
Constipation, behavioral changes, desire to eat more, thirst, excessive urination etc., occur, before the onset of a migraine attack. However, it is not necessary that such things occur in all migraine sufferers.
Who is at risk?
At least one fourth of the people suffer migraines at some point in their lifetimes. Most of them are women. It is extensively seen in those who attain puberty. At least three among four sufferers are women. Changes in genes or genetic factors leads to migraines, doctors said. There are chances of even children having migraine attacks, but it is very rare.

There is difference between headache occurring due to migraine and that occurring due to anxiety. Headaches due to anxiety keep increasing and decreasing. There is stress and a feeling of being bound. Intensity of the pain is from low to moderate. This does not increase with physical strain, like in migraines. Also, there is no nausea or vomiting.
You can detect it yourself
Detect the onset of a migraine by reflecting on what you had eaten before the attack, all the physical activity that took place in the last 48 hours, intensity of the pain after the onset of the migraine, is it constant or not, frequency of the attacks, duration, any other aches, eye sight, tolerance to light, nausea, vomiting etc. Write down the symptoms on a piece of paper and tell the doctor about them. The treatment becomes easier.
These will prevent migraines

Pregnant women
Migraine attacks are decreased in many pregnant women. This is because of the release of hormones and resultant changes. Self-medication is wrong if migraine attacks during pregnancy. They will harm the fetus. Prescribed medication is fine.
Abdominal pain in migraine
Migraine does not mean only headache. There is something called abdominal migraine as well. It occurs among two infants among a 100. Children of parents who suffer from migraine headaches, might have this. They will have pain around the navel. This might change to headache, once they grow up.
Do not neglect
It is not right to always rush to the medical shop and take medicines, whenever you have a headache. Blood pressure, irregularity in blood circulation, mental stress, lack of sleep, cells in the brain, etc can lead to headache. Risk can be avoided by consulting a physician, without neglecting the symptoms.
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