Migraine Headaches, Vision Effects (cont.)
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- Migraines and Vision Effects Overview
- Migraines and Vision Effects Causes
- Migraines and Vision Effects Symptoms
- Exams and Tests
- Migraines and Vision Effects Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Migraines and Vision Effects Causes
Nobody knows for sure how migraines are caused, although many contributing factors have been identified.
- Family history
- Stress
- Too much or too little sleep
- Medications - Vasodilators (drugs that make blood vessels widen), oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
- Smoking
- Foods and food additives - Alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin), monosodium glutamate (MSG), citrus fruits, meats with nitrites, salt
- Foods containing tyramines - Aged cheese, yogurt, sour cream, chicken livers, sausages, bananas, avocados, canned figs, raisins, peanuts, soy sauce, pickled fish, freshly baked breads, pork, vinegars, beans
- Exposure to bright or fluorescent lighting
- Strong odors - Perfumes, colognes, petroleum-based products
- Hormonal changes - Menstruation (common association), pregnancy, ovulation
- Head trauma
- Weather changes
- Metabolic or infectious diseases
- Physical exertion or fatigue
- Motion sickness
- Cold stimulus (eating ice cream)
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Migraine is a paroxysmal headache disorder affecting more than 13% of the general population in the United States.
