| Over time, a few theories have been explored as | | | | too much sleep. |
| being the cause of migraine headaches. However, | | | | - People with illnesses like depression, epilepsy, |
| people today can attest to the fact that specific | | | | anxiety and Tourette syndrome get |
| things cause migraines in their case. | | | | migraine-headaches quite frequently. In fact, any |
| What Causes Migraine Headaches - The Theories | | | | condition that induces large amounts of stress can |
| Explored | | | | cause migraine headaches to occur. |
| Back in the 1940s, scientists believed that | | | | - Missing a meal or suddenly changing an eating |
| migraine-headaches were triggered by an initial | | | | pattern can cause migraine-headaches to attack. |
| spasm that partially closed the arteries leading to | | | | It is best that any change in eating pattern be |
| the cerebrum. This, they believed, caused a | | | | phased in slowly as opposed to being introduced |
| decrease in the blood flow to part of the brain, | | | | abruptly. |
| hence the sudden headache and severe pain. | | | | - Many people have reported that taking |
| In the 1970s, it was researched and believed that | | | | contraceptives causes migraines. |
| dopamine and serotonin, two neurotransmitters in | | | | - Smoking or inhalation of second hand cigarette |
| the brain, had a significant effect on blood flow to | | | | smoke can be what causes migraine headaches in |
| the brain, hence causing pain as a result of the | | | | some people. |
| irregular flow. | | | | - Excessive consumption of alcohol can instantly |
| What Causes Migraine Headaches for Many | | | | trigger a headache migraine which can last for |
| People... | | | | hours. |
| - Foods like chocolate, cheese, nuts and caffeine | | | | You now know what causes migraine headaches |
| can cause headache migraines. Using MSG in food | | | | and can better determine what situations you |
| can also trigger an attack. | | | | need to avoid. If you're unsure of your particular |
| - Severe lack of sleep can cause a migraine to | | | | trigger(s), keep a headache diary and write down |
| come on in many people. The same also goes for | | | | what you do as well as when the attacks happen. |