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What causes a migraine?
Mar 21, 2013

Dr. Judy Matta Pediatrics
Cause of migraine isnt well understood. Genetic may play a role.
Some triggers of migraine include:
- Certain food such as aged cheese, chocolate, caffeine, wine, beer
-Stress
-Loud noises and strong scents
-Sleep deprivation
-Physical exertion
-Hormonal changes in women (flunctuation of estrongen ex: before or after the period)
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Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
The exact cause of migraine is not known. Some foods like nuts, wine and chocolate can cause migraine as well as anxiety, exertion and loud noises.
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