Common migraine myths debunked including caffeine trigger and how long they last
06.09.2022 - 23:45
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A migraine could stop you dead in your tracks, especially if your day involved looking at a screen.
Migraines are surprisingly common conditions, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men.
The severe head pain can make simple tasks like talking both difficult and painful. The condition can even cause nausea in certain people.
There are different types of migraines, including aura migraines which can involve flashing and silent migraine where flashing symptoms are present but there is no headache.
But there are also some misconceptions about migraines, including what they are, how long they last, and how to avoid them, reports the Mirror.
This Migraine Awareness Week, here are six common myths you need to know, according to pharmacist and Simply Meds Online health advisor Parvinder Sagoo.
Parvinder Sagoo explains that migraines can be much more severe than a headache, with several different triggers, symptoms and causes.
Mr Sagoo explained: "The myth that migraines are the same as headaches is truly damaging, especially to those who suffer with migraines regularly and understand how painful they can be."
He also added that while headaches are often short-lived and can be treated more easily, migraines can last for hours or even days.
While it's true that women are three times more likely to have migraines, this doesn't mean that men don't suffer them as well.
Mr Sagoo said that because women suffering migraines has become more widely known, it has become a commonly believed misconception.
Unlike headaches, which typically last only a few hours, a migraine may last anywhere between four and 72 hours if left untreated.
Mr Sagoo explained: "Even with treatment, the migraine may take a little time to