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Migraines and Headaches

Oct 3, 2023
Experts discuss understanding migraines and headaches, debunking myths, exploring food triggers and associations, exercise headaches, potential triggers including hormones and weather changes, treatment options, importance of timing medications, and pronunciation differences.
30:17

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Quick takeaways

  • Migraines are a specific type of headache caused by abnormal pain signaling and the release of pain chemicals in the brain, and they consist of four phases: pre-drome, aura, headache, and post-drome.
  • Migraines are a common but often underestimated health issue, costing the UK economy billions of pounds.

Deep dives

Understanding Migraines: Causes and Phases

Migraines are a specific type of headache caused by abnormal pain signaling and the release of pain chemicals in the brain. They consist of four phases: pre-drome, aura, headache, and post-drome. Pre-drome may include food cravings, while the aura phase involves abnormal electrical activity in specific brain areas, such as the visual cortex, resulting in visual symptoms. The headache phase is characterized by significant pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours, along with other symptoms like light intolerance and nausea. The post-drome phase can cause cognitive fog and fatigue.

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