Factors that can trigger a migraine

The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Huynh An Thien - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang.

About more than 10% of our country's population has been struggling with migraines. Although this disease is not life-threatening, it greatly affects the patient's daily activities and quality of life. Understanding the factors that can trigger a migraine attack will help us take reasonable preventive measures.

Migraine headaches, also known as migraine headaches, are quite common. The pain usually occurs on one side of the head and the patient will feel a sharp pain according to the pulse of the blood vessels, accompanied by symptoms of dizziness, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and noise.

The cause of migraine attacks is currently unknown, but there are many theories that indicate that genetics and environmental factors can lead to migraines. Some factors that can trigger a migraine include:
Tyramine-rich foods such as cheese, liver, wine, chocolate, citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines), fermented foods. .. ; sodium glutamate in monosodium glutamate or sodium salt in sausages, bacon,...

Hormonal changes in women are also the trigger for migraines. The incidence of migraine in women is 3 times higher than in men because women are susceptible to hormonal disorders, especially women in the perimenopausal period. There are many cases of women experiencing severe migraines in the first 3 months of pregnancy and the pain subsides in the last months of pregnancy Exercising activity, including sexual activity, can cause migraines head. Genetic factors: Many studies have shown that if one parent or both has migraine, the risk of having a child with migraine is quite high. The age from 30-39 years old is the age most susceptible to migraine attacks, but there are also many cases of migraine attacks in younger subjects. Certain medications can make migraines worse, such as birth control pills Smoking, smelling tobacco, or using alcohol-based beverages also contribute to migraines. Migraine triggers can include loud sounds, strange smells like paint, perfume, or bright lights. Unusual weather changes also trigger migraines, especially during the changing seasons. The pressure of work, study, and exams make mental stress, stress also causes migraines to arise. As a result, many patients suffer from migraines, and simply by reducing stress, their condition has changed significantly. Depression, anxiety disorders, lack of sleep or conversely too much sleep are also causes of migraines.

From the above migraine triggers, we can offer some measures to help prevent migraine:
Rest, relax, reduce work pressure. Practicing meditation or yoga for about half an hour a day are both effective ways to help prevent migraines.

Eat in moderation, limit salty foods and foods rich in tyramine Exercise and sports contribute to improving health and preventing the onset of migraines Get enough sleep, on time, and limit staying up late.

Treatment for migraines usually focuses on 3 things: avoiding triggers, treating pain, and preventing migraine attacks. For patients with chronic migraine, pain relievers should be taken as soon as possible, because once the pain has started, the effectiveness of the medication will also decrease. Some of the medications used in migraine treatment include:
Deparkin Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants are commonly used to prevent migraine headaches. But these drugs can lead to side effects such as sleep disturbances, affect sexual performance,... Besides, SSRI drugs are often prescribed by doctors as non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs Paracetamol and other drugs. pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): pain relievers such as paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen, .. are effective pain relievers. Analgesics combined with caffeine are also a good pain reliever in patients with migraine. Migraine pain does not seriously affect health, but it greatly affects the patient's life and activities. Therefore, when there are signs of headache or migraine, patients should go to medical facilities for examination and treatment.
Neurology - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital belongs to the clinical medicine block, holding specialized functions in the examination and treatment of diseases related to the central nervous system (cranial, meninges, brain, blood vessels, nerves in the skull, pituitary gland, spine, discs, spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord) . The outstanding advantages at Vinmec Da Nang Hospital that provide the best diagnosis and care for migraine patients include:
A team of leading medical doctors with many years of experience in the field of psychiatry. such as Ths.BS.Huynh An Thien, MSc Le Duong Tien, MSc Bui Ngoc Phuong Hoa, Doctor of CKII Le Nghiem Bao ... State-of-the-art equipment system helps diagnose and treat diseases The inpatient area is spacious and airy, the wards are guaranteed to have a private room for each patient with full equipment to support the patient while in the hospital. Headaches - Migraine headaches can be completely cured with timely diagnosis and intervention.