The Primary Triggers of Migraines

Migraines refer to persistent and recurring headaches. One experiences nausea, blurry vision, blocked nasals, vomiting, fatigue, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. These occur occasionally or once in a person depending on the trigger. According to Dr. David Rabinovici, the triggers are mainly due to changes in brain activity affecting the nerve signals, chemical signals, and blood vessels. Migraines occur at any age and at any time leading to low efficiency. These triggers are as follows:

Hormonal interchange

Due to changes in the level of estrogen, some women experience severe to mild headaches during periods. In some women, the migraines might go away as they approach menopause, while in some, they start at this period.

Emotional causes

The emotional triggers occur due to stress, anxiety, shock, depression, overexcitement, and tension. If one is depressed and in shock, there is a high chance of having severe headaches. The stress and excitement may lead to mild headaches, which, when left untreated, leads to relentless headaches.

Diet triggers

If one is used to some particular drinks such as coffee and tea, going a long period without them leads to headaches. Excessive alcohol consumption, irregular meals, food containing tyramines, lack of enough fluids, and missing meals trigger headaches.

Environmental factors

If exposed for an extended period, the bright light from screens and television causes mild to severe headaches.

Loud noises, smoky places, stuffy rooms, and pungent smell causes some people to experience migraines.

The climatic changes cause some people to develop headaches if the weather is too humid or too cold.

Physical triggers

The migraines may develop by performing strenuous exercises-not done regularly. They may also occur due to poor posture when sitting or standing, fatigue, neck tension, low blood sugar, shift work, shoulder tension, and not having enough sleep.

Medicinal factors

Medicines such as birth control pills, hormonal replacement therapy, sleeping pills, and combined contraceptives alter the brain’s normal functioning, leading to painful migraines.

Some women who use birth control pills experience headaches until the dosage is complete.

Hormonal replacement therapy, which is a treatment used during menopause, triggers mild headaches in some women.

What to do if you have migraines?

Some people take painkillers such as paracetamols, aspirin, and ibuprofen over the counter to reduce headaches.

One should therefore be careful when buying over-the-counter drugs since they might lead to an increase in migraines. Seeing a specialist if you have a migraine is the best thing to do. The doctor will be able to diagnose and prescribe the best medication, depending on the migraine.

The doctor might recommend using triptans and BOTOX injections if the painkillers are causing the headaches and the headaches are at a chronic stage.

Consult a migraine specialist today

 Some headaches can be easily managed and treated with over-the-counter drugs. It is essential to seek medical attention to determine the significant triggers of the headaches. Are you in New York and having migraines?  Have long-term treatment with a team of specialists at NY Neurology Associates by simply walking in the clinic or making an appointment with them. Get the freedom to perform daily duties and leisure by knowing the root cause of your migraines and having practical and advanced treatment.