The accurate biological changes that arise with migraine, cluster, and tension headaches are not absolutely known. Medical research studies have shown that slightest one of the following factors is usually complicated:
1. Fluctuations in the amount of “neurotransmitters,” especially serotonin, circulating in the body. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin, nor epinephrine and dopamine are chemicals that special cells release to produce changes in your body. Inappropriate amounts of neurotransmitters can contribute to headaches, particularly chronic headache.
2. Inflammation around nerves and blood vessels in your head can result in pain.
3. In the past, medical experts thought that migraine was caused by blood vessel changes. When blood vessels enlarge (dilate), they can release irritating chemicals and physically stimulate surrounding nerves, both of which may lead to pain. We now know that blood vessel changes, though they do occur, are not the primary biological cause of migraine and other headaches.
4. Muscle tension previously was also viewed as the main cause of headaches. Today, we know that muscle tension can contribute to headaches but is not typically the main cause.
Most medications used in headache treatment are intended to help with at least one of the following:
1. Mimic serotonin effects
2. Maintain appropriate levels of your body’s own serotonin (or other neurotransmitters)
3. Limit inflammation
4. Stabilize blood vessels
5. Reduce muscle tension
Treatment of chronic headaches is often a challenging, long-term process. Though medications can provide benefits by themselves, they are usually more effective when combined with other therapies. These may include proper diet, stress management, adequate sleep, counseling and exercise.
1. Fluctuations in the amount of “neurotransmitters,” especially serotonin, circulating in the body. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin, nor epinephrine and dopamine are chemicals that special cells release to produce changes in your body. Inappropriate amounts of neurotransmitters can contribute to headaches, particularly chronic headache.
2. Inflammation around nerves and blood vessels in your head can result in pain.
3. In the past, medical experts thought that migraine was caused by blood vessel changes. When blood vessels enlarge (dilate), they can release irritating chemicals and physically stimulate surrounding nerves, both of which may lead to pain. We now know that blood vessel changes, though they do occur, are not the primary biological cause of migraine and other headaches.
4. Muscle tension previously was also viewed as the main cause of headaches. Today, we know that muscle tension can contribute to headaches but is not typically the main cause.
Most medications used in headache treatment are intended to help with at least one of the following:
1. Mimic serotonin effects
2. Maintain appropriate levels of your body’s own serotonin (or other neurotransmitters)
3. Limit inflammation
4. Stabilize blood vessels
5. Reduce muscle tension
Treatment of chronic headaches is often a challenging, long-term process. Though medications can provide benefits by themselves, they are usually more effective when combined with other therapies. These may include proper diet, stress management, adequate sleep, counseling and exercise.
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