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    Migraine is a complex and painful long-term health condition that affects one in seven people in the UK. It is caused by abnormal brain activity that impacts nerves, chemicals, and blood vessels in the brain. Migraine attacks can last between four hours to three days and cause head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and fatigue. While the exact cause is unknown, genetics may play a role for some. The Migraine Trust provides information and support for those affected by migraine.

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    Migraine is a complex and painful long-term health condition that affects one in seven people in the UK. It is caused by abnormal brain activity that impacts nerves, chemicals, and blood vessels in the brain. Migraine attacks can last between four hours to three days and cause head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and fatigue. While the exact cause is unknown, genetics may play a role for some. The Migraine Trust provides information and support for those affected by migraine.

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    Migraine is a complex and painful long-term health condition that affects one in seven people in the UK. It is caused by abnormal brain activity that impacts nerves, chemicals, and blood vessels in the brain. Migraine attacks can last between four hours to three days and cause head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and fatigue. While the exact cause is unknown, genetics may play a role for some. The Migraine Trust provides information and support for those affected by migraine.

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    Migraine

    One in seven people


    in the UK have migraine,
    a complex, severe
    and painful long term
    health condition.
    It is still not known why people get
    migraine. Scientists and doctors think it
    Migraine
    is the result of abnormal brain activity Migraine is a severe and painful long-
    affecting nerve signals, chemicals and term health condition. If you have
    blood vessels in the brain. We don’t migraine you will have migraine attacks
    know what causes this brain activity, when you may not be able to function
    although for up to 60% of people with normally. Your experience of migraine
    migraine there is a possible link to their will be unique to you.
    genes, making them more sensitive to
    Different people get different symptoms
    changes in their environment. That’s
    during a migraine attack. These can
    why migraine often runs in families.
    include:
    Although migraine involves the brain, it
    is not believed to cause brain damage • head pain
    or stroke. These are more likely linked to • problems with your sight such as
    lifestyle factors that can increase risk in seeing flashing lights
    anyone, such as high blood pressure, • being very sensitive to light, sounds
    being overweight and smoking. and smells
    • fatigue
    • feeling sick and being sick.
    Migraine attacks can last between four
    hours and three days.
    Most people don’t have any symptoms in
    between migraine attacks.

    Are there different


    types of migraine?
    Doctors use an international classification
    system to diagnose and treat migraine.
    The most common types of migraine fall
    into two categories:
    • migraine without aura
    • migraine with aura.
    How do you treat What is a trigger?
    migraine? A trigger is something that happens
    to you, or something that you do,
    Migraine is complex and there are
    which seems to result in you having
    different treatments available. The right
    a migraine attack.
    treatment for you will depend on the type
    of migraine you have, your symptoms, The migraine attack may start anywhere
    how often you have attacks and how between six hours and two days after the
    bad they are. It will also depend on your trigger happens.
    medical history.

    Acute treatment can include painkillers


    and anti-sickness medication to help
    Common triggers
    stop or shorten an attack once it starts. Common triggers of migraine attacks
    Preventive medication is usually taken include being hungry or thirsty,
    every day to reduce the frequency and feeling stressed or changes to your
    severity of attacks. usual routine. As there are many
    Treatment can involve reviewing any things that could be triggers, keeping
    lifestyle factors or triggers that may a migraine diary can help you to identify
    contribute to your attacks, such as stress, your triggers.
    changes in routine and sleep patterns.
    There is currently no cure for migraine.
    Who are we?
    The Migraine Trust is dedicated
    to helping people affected
    by migraine. We are the only
    UK migraine charity providing
    information and support,
    campaigning for awareness
    and change, and funding and
    promoting research.
    One in seven people in the UK live with
    migraine, and this complex and debilitating
    neurological disorder significantly affects their
    lives. We have been leading and bringing the
    migraine community together to change this since 1965.
    Our website and helplines provide information and support on all
    aspects of migraine and help to manage it at work, in education, and in
    accessing healthcare.
    We campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, and national
    policy change to improve the lives of people who get it. We also fund medical research
    into migraine.

    How can we help you?


    We’re here for you if you have any questions or concerns around migraine.
    The Migraine Trust can be contacted on 0808 808 0066 (Monday to Friday,
    10am to 4pm) or through our contact form and Live chat service found on our
    website at migrainetrust.org or by emailing info@migrainetrust.org.

    globe migrainetrust.org
    Phone 0808 802 0066
     @MigraineTrust
     themigrainetrust

    4th Floor, Mitre House, 44-46 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1BN
    Registered charity in England and Wales (1081300) and Scotland (SC042911). A company limited by guarantee registered in England (3996448).

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