Russian neurologist highlights key migraine triggers

A Russian neurologist has warned about several factors that may increase the likelihood of migraine attacks.

Elmira Zinatdinova, a Russian neurologist, said that many people suffer from migraine attacks without realizing that their lifestyle and habits may be triggering these headaches. She noted that there are many triggers, with the most prominent being lack of sleep or oversleeping, hunger, dehydration, physical exhaustion, stress, and changes in weather. Other triggers include exposure to bright lights, loud noises, and certain foods.

To reduce the frequency of these headaches, Zinatdinova advised individuals to keep a record of the time and place of each migraine episode and to identify the specific trigger responsible.

According to the Russian newspaper Lenta.ru, the doctor also suggested that adopting a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, and addressing each of the mentioned triggers individually can help decrease migraine episodes.

Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder that causes intense, throbbing pain, often on one side of the head, and is usually accompanied by nausea and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. Causes can be genetic, related to changes in brain chemicals such as serotonin, chronic stress and anxiety, or the consumption of certain foods and drinks.

Meanwhile, a recent American study showed that migraine attacks may be linked to two weather patterns. The first involves the approach of a cold front or a low-pressure system with rain, which can occur in any season.

The second pattern is the "Bermuda High," a high-pressure system that strongly influences summer weather in the eastern United States. Some people may also experience what is known as lunar migraine, suffering from headaches, visual disturbances, or nausea.