Monday, March 9, 2009

Summer Migrane Madness

A recent publication in the Neurology journal revealed that hot weather can increase the chances of migranes.

During the study, researchers compared the number of emergency room visits for headaches during a seven year period with several environmental aspects on the days leading up to the visit.

Results concluded that high temperatures and low air pressure and trigger migranes and even non-migrane headaches.

"Living in Atlanta, it's hot for the majority of the year," says sophomore public relations major Serena Rogers from Clark Atlanta University. "When I do get migranes, its usually in the summertime, so this study makes a lot of sense."

Storms, a product of low air pressure, also cause migrane and headache issues.

The researchers suggest that people who are used to migranes check the weather forecast and even take medication in preparation.

According to Neurology, consultant neurologist and spokesman for the Migraine Trust, Dr. Brendan Davies said,"this does not mean that just because there is a hot day people are going to have a migraine the next day, although it is more likely. We do not want people taking too many painkillers too often because that carries its own risks."

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7931945.stm

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