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Causes Of Migraine: The Numbers Never Diminishes |
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It is quite true that there are a whole host of causes that lead to
migraine. Some of these might seem to be quite innocent. The list is
ever-increasing and the numbers don't seem to diminish. However, the common causes for migraine are
epilepsy, Ergotamine rebound headache and obesity.
Epilepsy:
Researches
have indicated that epilepsy and migraine are comorbid diseases. That is
they might occur in the same patient simultaneously although they are
independent of each other. Still, physicians might overlook the fact
that epilepsy and migraine both need treatment. Reason being that
epilepsy, having episodes of seizures, is considered a more serious
disorder. As a result of this, the symptoms of migraine are ignored.
In
spite of the fact that epilepsy and migraine, both, are chronic
disorders resulting due to some neurological dysfunction, it may so
happen that an epileptic might not report his migraine headaches to the
doctor. This happens because his symptoms are effectively being treated
by the antiepileptic drugs that he may be using.
Ergotamine rebound headache:
Ergotamine is a
vasoconstrictor most commonly taken by migraine sufferers to abort
migraine attacks. But then it is not advised to take it for more than 2
days per week. Although the medication is not habit-forming but many
migraine patients take it because they feel that not taking the dose can
make the headache recur.
Ergotamine is a medicine prescribed only
for intermittent and not regular use. Excess of this medicine may lead
to circulatory problems and even changes in the heart rate or blood
pressure. In fact, it is thought that it is the regular intake of
ergotamine itself which may be responsible for the headache.
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