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Migraine Awareness Month
June is Migraine Awareness Month. Migraines are recurring severe headaches that can last for hours or even days. They are often accompanied by other painful and unpleasant symptoms that make every day activities difficult or near impossible. Migraine Awareness Month was created to advocate for better recognition and treatment of migraines. This June, everyone should take the time to learn more about migraines and learn to recognize the symptoms.
Causes: The exact causes of migraines are currently not understood all that well. However, certain triggers may cause migraines, such as:
- Stress
- In women, hormonal changes
- Changes in sleep pattern
- Certain drinks, including alcohol and beverages high in caffeine
- Certain foods, including salty foods and aged cheeses
- Bright lights
- Strong smells
- Loud noises
Risk Factors: Certain factors may make you more prone to migraines. These factors include:
- Age. Migraines usually begin to appear in adolescence, and they tend to peak during your thirties
- A family history of migraines
- Gender. Women are more likely to develop migraines than men
Symptoms: Symptoms of migraines can occur after, during, or even before the migraine itself. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, but some common ones include:
- Moderate to severe pain. The pain is usually only on one side of the head.
- Throbbing or pulsing pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Feeling faint
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Sensitivity to light and sound
References
American Migraine Foundation. “Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2018.” Retrieved from: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/migraine-and-headache-awareness-month-2018/
John Hopkins Medicine. “How a Migraine Happens.” Retrieved from: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/headache/how-a-migraine-happens
Mayo Clinic. (2018). “Migraine.” Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201
Nall, Rachel. (2017). “Everything You Want to Know About Migraine.” Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine
Webberly, Helen. (2017). “Everything you need to know about migraines.” Retrieved from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148373.php