What are the triggers for migraine?
No one really knows what causes migraine. There is some evidence that migraine is an inherited condition. The medical community believes migraine attacks are almost certainly triggered by a combination of factors, such as: • Diet – cheese, chocolate, citrus fruits, alcohol (especially red wine). • Sleep – too little or too much. • Menstrual cycle • Physiochemical – excessive heat, light, noise or certain chemicals. • Emotional – stress, excitement and fatigue. Can migraines be prevented? Migraine is a complex condition because the exact causes are not known. Prevention is possible but it is often difficult to prevent 100% and some unfortunate people still suffer frequent attacks despite taking prevention treatments. However, it is important to realise that there are treatments available to help reduce the number of attacks for migraine sufferers. How can migraines be treated? Migraines vary greatly from person to person and so does the treatment. There are four treatment main options a
