Sufferers often have to put plans on hold and there can be a devastating impact on social life, relationships and employment. A World Health Organisation study identified migraines as the world’s sixth highest cause of years lost due to disability. The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but it’s suspected they’re connected to abnormal activity in the brain linked to chemical messengers and blood vessels. The pain is often accompanied by visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting, dizziness and extreme sensitivity to sound, light and touch. Many drugs that work for migraine were originally designed for other conditions, such as beta blockers, used to treat high blood pressure.

Source: Standard Digital September 21, 2020 10:52 UTC