What happens to your brain during a migraine - Marianne Schwarz

Summary by Krater

This video explains the anatomy, warning signs, neurological mechanisms, and potential triggers of migraines, concluding that migraines are complex neurological disorders that extend far beyond a typical headache.

From the video

Answers: What causes migraines and what happens in the brain during a migraine?

• migraine symptoms
• hypothalamus role in migraine
• migraine aura mechanism
• trigeminal nerve pain pathway
• migraine genetics and triggers

What it concludes

• Migraine warning signs point to the hypothalamus, which controls internal hormonal balances, circadian rhythms, and water regulation.
• During a migraine, the trigeminal nerve pain pathway becomes sensitized, lowering the threshold for provoking pain from coughing, bending over, or sensory stimuli.
• Migraines affect 33% of women and 13% of men in their lifetimes.
• Genetics play a role in migraines by controlling how easily brain neurons are excited by environmental stimuli and how readily they transmit painful signals.
• Doctors have identified 150 types of headaches, each with different causes, symptoms, and treatments.