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Overview

The cause of migraine remains unknown. It seems that both genetics and environmental contribute to the cause. Risk factors for migraine include a young age, a female sex and a positive family history.

Risk Factors

Family history of migraines
Age less than 40 years
Female

References

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+==Overview==
+The cause of migraine remains unknown. It seems that both genetics and environmental contribute to the cause.  Risk factors for migraine include a young age, a female sex and a positive family history.
 ==Risk Factors==
-The cause of migraine remains unknown. It seems that both genetics and environmental contribute to the cause. The following factors make you more prone to having migraines.
+* Family history of migraines
-:*A family history of migraines
+* Age less than 40 years
-:*Younger than 40.
+* Female
-:*Female.
-:*Hormonal changes: For female patients with migraines, the trigger is associated with menstruation cycle. They may also change during pregnancy or menopause.
-Many individuals with migraine can identify triggers that cause or aggravate the headache. Avoiding triggers may be helpful to decrease the frequency or severity of migraine. Some triggers include:
-:*Anxiety
-:*[[Stress]]
-:*Food: Some migraines can be triggered by certain foods, including beer and red wine, aged cheeses, chocolate, aspartame, caffeine, monosodium glutamate, salty foods, and processed foods.
-:*Changes in the weather
-:*Lack of sleep or too much sleep
-:*Sensory stimuli, including bright lights, sun glare, loud sounds, unusual smells such as perfume, paint thinner and secondhand smoke, can also trigger migraines.
-:*Hormonal changes in women, during menstruation cycle, pregnancy or menopause.
 ==References==
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Migraine risk factors: Difference between revisions

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