What are the causes of Migraine?

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   There are lot of people who get migraine are about 11 out of 100. The headache appears between the age of 10 and 46. In some case migraine occurs in life of a person having no history such as headaches. Mostly migraine occurs in women rather than men, and it also runs in families. Migraine is the result of abnormal brain activity which is triggered by stress, certain foods, environmental factors, or something else. The exact chain of the events remains unclear. Scientists believe that migraine occurs due to changes in blood vessels in the brain. Nowadays, most of the medical experts believe that the attack starts in the brain itself, where it involves nerve pathways and chemicals. These changes affect blood flow in the brain and the surrounding tissues.
   
   Migraine attacks might be triggered by:
   
   Alcohol
   
   Allergic reactions
   
   Bright lights
   
   Certain odors or perfumes
   
   Changes in sleep patterns
   
   Exercise
   
   Loud Noises
   
   Missed Meals
   
   Physical or Emotional Stress
   
   Smoking or exposure to smoke
   
   There are certain foods and preservatives that might trigger the migraine in some people. Some of the food related triggers that can cause migraine are:
   
   Any processed, fermented, or marinated foods.
   
   Baked Goods
   
   Dairy Products
   
   Foods Containing Monosodium
   
   Fruits such as banana, Citrus fruit, avocado.
   
   Meats that have nitrates
   
   Nuts Onions
   
   Peanut Butter
   
   All of the above list might not be inclusive.
   
    

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