The doctor named a risk group for migraines

On Wednesday, June 17, Zarema Ten, head of the Center for Public Health and Medical Prevention at Vidnovskaya Clinical Hospital, told who is at risk for migraines.

In an interview with Radio 1, the specialist pointed out that the topic of heredity remains one of the key topics in the study of migraines, since the disease often occurs in members of the same family. According to her, it is not the headache itself that is transmitted, but the predisposition of the brain to react in a certain way to external and internal triggers.

If both parents suffer from migraines, the probability of developing the disease in a child can reach 90%, the doctor believes. Most often, the first symptoms appear in adolescence against the background of hormonal changes in the body.

The expert also stressed that women experience migraines much more often than men. According to statistics, there are about three and a half women per man of reproductive age with this diagnosis. One of the main reasons is fluctuations in hormone levels, which often provoke bouts of pain.

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Neurologist Ksenia Shevtsova said on June 16 that a migraine is a severe headache that usually starts on one side of the head and can last from four to 72 hours, RT clarifies. It is often accompanied by photophobia, hypersensitivity to sounds, nausea and vomiting, and physical activity can exacerbate the symptoms. At the same time, conventional painkillers often prove ineffective, the website notes. kp.ru .

In April, neurologist Asarat Kambarova advised against caffeine, alcohol and fast food for migraines. According to her, it is also worth following a sleep regime and regularly engage in moderate physical activity, such as walking or swimming several times a week. 360.ru .

In turn, neurologist Magomed Iznaurov warned about the dangers of traditional methods of treating migraines. In an interview with Izvestia, he said that this could lead to complications and the disease becoming chronic.

In September Pravda.With reference to Professor Sergey Savelyev, she wrote that one of the main causes of migraines may be a violation of the water-salt balance. Fluctuations in blood pressure play an equally important role. To prevent migraines, the expert called for a high-quality diet, as a balanced diet and pressure control reduce the risk of migraines and help maintain health.

At the same time, doctor Ekaterina Shumailova told the Moscow City News agency about the benefits of sugary soda for "hungry" migraines. Such a drink can be replaced with any other that you like, for example, strong black tea with a piece of chocolate. If the symptoms continue to bother you or the headache episodes worsen, you should seek medical help.

Doctor Vladimir Popov told NSN that in order to reduce the symptoms of migraines, you need to follow a drinking regime and include vegetables in your diet, as well as foods rich in magnesium and Omega-3 fatty acids, such as nuts, fatty fish and flaxseed oil.