What are the Causes of Migraine?

The underlying cause of migraine is still unknown. It is thought to run in families. Certain factors are known to trigger the attack.

Migraine attacks are triggered by-

Stress and anxiety
Lack of food or sleep
Exposure to bright and flickering lights
Menstruation, hormonal changes, use of oral contraceptives (in women)
Certain foods like chocolate, cheese, red wine, onions, meat, smoked fish, foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG) and alcohol can trigger an attack.
Certain odors or perfumes
Changes in the weather
Excessive noise
Smoking (active or passive)(3^✔ ✔Trusted Source
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Reference:

What is migraine? - (https://www.migrainetrust.org/about-migraine/migraine-what-is-it/more-than-just-a-headache/)
Botulinum toxin - (https://www.migrainetrust.org/living-with-migraine/treatments/botox/)
Migraine - (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000709.htm)
Migraine - A-Z Health Topics - (https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/migraine)
Migraine - Migraine Research Foundation - (https://migraineresearchfoundation.org/about-migraine/what-is-migraine/)
What is a migraine headache? - (https://familydoctor.org/condition/migraines/)
Treatment of Acute Migraine Headache - (https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0201/p271.html)
The diagnosis and treatment of chronic migraine - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4416971/)

Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Feb 27, 2020

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