Migraine is completely different from common headaches. It is characterized by severe stabbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, and severe sensitivity to light and sound. It is caused by some temporary changes in the blood vessels and nervous system in the brain. Here are the main reasons that lead to this:
Hormonal Changes: Migraine patients are more common in women than men. This is due to changes in the levels of the hormone ‘estrogen’ in women. Migraine headaches often worsen in many people just before menstruation, during menstruation, or during pregnancy.
Certain foods and drinks: Some people experience migraines suddenly when they stop drinking too much coffee, or when they eat artificially sweetened drinks, cheese, chocolate, and fast foods containing Ajinomoto (MSG). In addition, not eating on time and sitting on an empty stomach can increase headaches.
Severe mental stress and lack of sleep: Excessive stress at work and in life, not getting enough sleep or sleeping too much can affect the chemicals in the brain (such as serotonin) and cause migraine pain.
Environmental factors and strong light: Intense sunlight, strong light (glare) from a computer or mobile phone, loud noises, and strong smells of perfumes or other chemicals are factors that can suddenly trigger migraine pain.
Genetics: Heredity is one of the important factors in the risk of getting migraines. If your parents or anyone else in your family has migraine problems, the next generation is also at high risk of developing this disease.