Khaberni - Migraines are not just exhausting headaches but are also linked to many other diseases. According to doctors, the risk of certain health conditions increases in those suffering from migraines, with some diseases having symptoms similar to those of migraines themselves.
Among these life-threatening conditions are:
Stroke
Frequent migraine attacks are linked to an increased likelihood of stroke, according to "MSN Health", and among the most at-risk groups are:
• Those who experience sensory aura symptoms during a headache.
• Women.
• Those under the age of 45.
Heart Disease
Men with migraines are more prone to heart disease and heart attacks.
Doctors say that the frequency of migraine attacks does not affect the risk of these conditions.
Hearing Problems
Migraines increase the risk of sudden hearing loss. Although this condition is rare, hearing loss may be gradual.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties due to a disorder in pain processing in the central nervous system.
Depression and Anxiety
Migraines are very common among those with anxiety issues. According to experts, if you suffer from both migraines and anxiety, you are also at an increased risk of depression. Studies suggest that the aura increases the likelihood of anxiety and depression.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Research indicates that those with migraines are more than four times as likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome compared to others.
The cause of this association is not clear, but researchers believe it could be due to a strong correlation between the two conditions, likely due to shared mechanisms such as dysfunction of the gut-brain axis, neurotransmitter issues, hormonal effects, and heightened sensitivity of the nervous system.
Asthma
Those with asthma are 1.5 times more likely to suffer from migraines compared to others.
Inflammation may be one of the links, which is believed to be a key factor in both conditions.
