Facts on Migraines

1. Migraine headaches are caused by blood vessel enlargement and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers surrounding these blood vessels.
2. Migraine headache can lead to feelings of nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
3. Migraine tends to affect people between 15 and 55 years of age.
4. About 18% of American women and 6% of men suffer from Migraine.
5. Migraine tends to run in families. If one parent suffers from Migraine, there is a 40% chance a child will suffer. If both parents suffer, the chance rises to 90%.
6. Some people who suffer from Migraine can clearly identify triggers or factors that cause the headaches such as allergies, light and stress.
7. Auras can act as a warning, preceding the onset of a Migraine headache.
8. Lifestyle alterations might help reduce migraine frequency.
9. Every 10 seconds, someone in the United States goes to the emergency room with a headache or Migraine.
10. About 10% of school-age children suffer from Migraine.
11. Depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances are common for those with chronic Migraine.
12. There's No Cure for Migraine.

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References 
1. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
2. http://www.migraineresearchfoundation.org/fact-sheet.html
3. http://healthguides.healthgrades.com/getting-migraine-relief/10-surprising-facts-on-migraines

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