This article about causes of headaches is appealing for those interested about this topic is written by Richard Romando

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There can be an umpteen number of reasons for a headache attack, realizing the immediate origin always is a tough task. There is the plain headache, which can be endured without affecting the day to day activities while sometimes there can be a severe headache or migraine, which will totally stop you in your tracks.

Is Serotonin the Reason for Severe Headaches or Migraines?

A migraine attack may totally paralyze, and stop everything you are doing. The classic migraine is stamped by sudden severe headaches attack which then recedes soon. The cause for this type of attack is still unknown.

The medication needed to relive migraine strong. Also taking rest in quiet and dark ambience really helps. Light and sound can aggravate the migraine.


The level of Serotonin in the blood and the occurrence of severe headaches are closely related. This chemical usually acts on the blood vessels directing to the brain. They increase or decrease the vessel side depending upon the actual level of Serotonin circulating in the blood. A severe headache attacks when the level of Serotonin deviates on the normal levels.

It would be beneficial for the diagnosis if you are able to make a report of the frequency with which the headaches attack and also the other symptoms associated with it like fever, body ache, double vision, etc.

Self medication is not advisable in migraine. The problem may not just be a headache but something more serious. It is always advisable to track your headache for a month or few and consult a doctor for suitable treatment.


Severe headache is instigated by various factors and not always the reason underlying may be fatal, but an early awareness, diagnosis and proper treatment can aver the existence of one, and help you save from an ungratifying tragedy.

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Richard Romando is an expert of giving information about aromatherapy candles and Fatigue and Headaches.

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