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. A 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