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Jun 04
2020

Migraine Awareness Month

Posted by Scott  filed under Migraine

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

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