Migraine is 3 Times More Common in Women

It is necessary to pay attention to weather changes, which are one of the factors that can trigger migraine attacks. Emphasizing that keeping a headache diary is an important step to understand when and under what weather conditions migraine attacks occur, Neurology Department Director Prof. Dr. Yaşar Kütükçü said, “In addition to the weather conditions; "Stress, hormonal changes, disturbed sleep patterns, bright light, intense perfume smell, excessive exercise and excessive caffeine consumption can also trigger migraines," he said.

Explaining that another factor that negatively affects migraine is food, Neurologist Prof. Dr. Yaşar Kütükçü said, “Especially chocolates, nuts, spices, seafood, additives such as aspartame, cheese, salami, soudjouk, sausages and even fruits and vegetables in some patients can trigger migraines. Foods that can trigger or increase migraine pain may vary from patient to patient. Therefore, the person needs to determine the reason that triggers his pain and take precautions for this reason,” he said.

Underlining that sleep is one of the most important factors that trigger migraine, Prof. Dr. Yaşar Kütükçü said, “Too much sleep, as well as too little sleep, can trigger migraines. Therefore, migraine patients need to maintain ideal sleep patterns every day. Going to bed late and waking up late, especially on Saturday night, can trigger migraine pain. For this reason, it is vital for patients with migraine to maintain the same sleep pattern on weekends, if possible.”

9 CHARACTERISTICS OF MIGRAINE PAIN

• It is aggravated by high light and sound.
• It usually makes itself felt on one side of the head.
• It has a throbbing feature.
• It is moderate or severe.
• It may cause nausea and/or vomiting.
• In versions with aura, it may cause visual disturbances during the onset of pain.
• It may increase with intense head movements and intense physical activities.
• It occurs in the form of a crisis/attack.
• Attacks can last between 4 and 72 hours.