Migraines are a disease that has as its symptom the sudden appearance of very intense and unilaterally located headache attacks. Among its most frequent symptoms are nausea, vomiting, dizziness and hypersensitivity to light, noise and odors.
The appearance of migraine attacks is closely linked to hormones, which is why it is more frequent in women than in men. Ovulation and menstruation are usually the most common causes of these severe headaches.
There are several factors that are considered decisive when developing this type of attack, but various studies show that stress is one of them.
Stress as a cause of migraines
So far, stress is not considered to be a direct cause of migraine, but it can play a role in triggering migraine. This does not mean that those who suffer from migraines have more stress, but rather that they are more sensitive to the effects that stress can generate.
According to the World Health Organization, migraine is one of the diseases that most hinders the possibility of having a normal rhythm of life, since migraine pains are so intense that they incapacitate the sufferer between 4 and 72 hours.
All those people prone to migraines must learn to manage the stress of daily life in order to reduce the frequency with which the attacks occur or control their intensity.
A healthy and balanced diet, sports and taking small moments of the day to disconnect from everyday stressors are good ways to prevent the onset of migraines.
In addition, muscle relaxation techniques or autogenic training can help us reduce the sensation of muscle tension in the head area.
