Although migraine is more common in women than men, it is a neurological disease that usually develops in attacks and causes severe headaches. Migraine affects 240 million individuals in the world, and approximately 600 thousand of these individuals experience migraine attacks every year. It has been stated that the frequency of migraine is approximately 2 times higher in women (during the reproductive period) than in men and the severity of migraine attacks is stronger. The most common period is between the ages of 25-34, 15% of women and 6% of men experience attacks. Attacks can be of varying lengths. Research shows that 70% of adults experience headaches from time to time. Typical features of migraine are that it is a headache disorder that can last 4-72 hours, is usually unilateral, moderate or severe, and occurs recurrently. It is often exacerbated by physical activity, causing nausea and sensitivity to light and loud sounds. Some headaches; Although it occurs in temporary situations such as high blood pressure or cold-flu, it is also found in people who experience serious or chronic migraine attacks. Dietary factors, hormonal changes, emotional state, sleep patterns, climatic changes, and some personal habits can be counted among the main factors that trigger migraine. Some foods, additives and other dietary components can cause migraines, but their effects may vary from person to person. Let's take a look at which foods we consume without realizing it in our daily diet can increase attacks; Hunger, alcohol, chocolate and cheese are the most common triggers. When migraine triggers are considered in general, studies suggest at least one nutritional trigger, and it is known that the most frequently reported trigger in terms of diet is hunger. Chocolate and alcohol come second. The main chemicals in foods that are claimed to trigger headaches are MSG, nitrate, nitrite, tyramine, phenylethylamine and other amines including histamine. Tyramine is found especially in hard and cheddar cheese varieties, phenylethylamine in chocolate, octopamine in citrus fruits and histamine in red wine and beer. Caffeine addiction, excessive coffee consumption can also cause severe, throbbing headaches and migraines. It is associated with ren. Hunger and skipping meals are thought to be a reason for the recurrence of pain in migraine patients. Alcohol consumption cannot be tolerated in some headache patients and is an important trigger, so patients are recommended to stay away from alcohol. Wishing you healthy days without migraine.
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