Migraine is a very serious neurological disease, and in recent years there is a trend of younger people suffering from migraine at a younger age. What are the common causes of migraine? And how to treat migraine? Here are a few common causes and treatments for migraine. Common causes of migraine 1. Overheating: When the temperature rises, the possibility of various headache attacks increases significantly. When it is almost raining, there is a slight decrease in the rate of headache attacks. 2. Excessive smell: Even good smells with too high a concentration can trigger migraines, such as paint, dust, perfume and certain flowers. 3. Improper headdress: If a ponytail is worn too tightly, it can put pressure on the scalp thus triggering a headache. Head scarves, hair cards and overly tight hats can also cause headaches. The solution is to let the hair fall naturally.4. Excessive exercise intensity physical exertion will cause the blood vessels in the head, neck and scalp to swell, thus triggering a headache. Even excessive sexual life can cause headaches. So keep the intensity of exercise moderate, such as walking, when your arms swing back and forth, will allow the shoulder and neck muscles to relax, thus reducing headaches. 5, bad posture: including shrugging shoulders, sitting in a chair without a backrest or backrest is too low, the position of the computer monitor is too low or too high, or answer the phone with the receiver clamped on the shoulder. 6, cheese, red wine, cold meat dishes: cheese left too long will cause protein decomposition, the release of tyramine, after consumption will cause headaches. The release of tyramine, after consumption will cause headaches. Red wine and cold meat dishes (such as cold meatloaf) also contain tyramine and should not be consumed in excess.7. Missing a meal: When you feel hungry before your brain feels the pain, so keep a regular diet, which will keep blood sugar levels stable. Note that you should choose foods with protein and complex carbohydrates with each other, and also hydrate in time, because dehydration can also cause headaches.8. Caffeine: Drinking coffee in moderation is not only good for your body, but many of the drugs used to treat headaches also contain caffeine. However, if you drink coffee one after another, it can trigger headaches. Simple self-treatment for migraine 1. Self-massage: You can use your fingertips to scratch your head like washing your hair, or use a natural bristle brush or a wooden tooth comb to massage your head. The specific method is: from the sideburns towards the forehead to the back of the head in a slow circular motion, no matter which of the above ways you take, the massage will feel very comfortable and relaxed. 2.Good sleep: use sleep to get rid of headache. Many people use sleep to eliminate headaches, but should avoid sleeping for too long to avoid waking up with more headaches. Do not sleep prone, because this sleeping position will make the neck muscles tingle. If you sleep badly and turn over repeatedly, you can use a special pillow, the shape of which should be suitable for the natural bend at the neck of the spine, so that the neck has a reliable support.3. Early treatment: Health experts suggest that you should always check whether you have signs of tension, including clenching your teeth, clenching your fist, shrugging your shoulders, etc. These signs may cause headaches, and those who have these current conditions had better go to the hospital for examination early.4. Reduce Vision burden: Cover your eyes with the palm of your hand every hour or so, let your eyes rest for no less than 30 seconds, then remove your hand and open your eyes slowly. In addition, the eyes can also cause headaches due to brain fatigue when they undergo imperceptible flickering.5. Pay attention to scientific diet: Avoid foods such as chocolate, coffee and cocoa because these foods contain substances that can cause blood vessels to constrict, which can cause a sense of head pain as the blood vessels expand. Omitting or delaying meals may also cause headaches, to eat more soybeans, seafood, walnuts and other magnesium-rich foods.