Effects of Autumn and Seasonal Transitions on Migraine
Experts state that autumn can trigger migraine attacks, but weather changes are not the only cause; factors such as sleep and stress are also important.
Dr. Aslı Ateş, a Neurology Specialist at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, stated that autumn and seasonal transitions can trigger migraine attacks, but weather changes are not the sole cause.
The Impact of Autumn and Weather Changes
It is stated that beyond temperature fluctuations, autumn affects migraines by increasing daylight duration and the time spent indoors.
It is emphasized that shifts in weather conditions may only be one of the factors facilitating the onset of attacks in certain patients.
Early Symptoms of Migraine and the Aura Phase
Prodromal symptoms such as frequent yawning, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and intense cravings for certain foods can appear hours before the pain begins.
It is reported that the aura phase manifests itself with neurological findings such as flashing lights, zigzag lines, and visual field losses.
Sleep Schedule and Triggering Factors
It is known that insufficient sleep, as well as sleeping more than usual, can trigger migraine attacks.
Experts state that skipping meals, stress, and irregular lifestyle habits lower the migraine threshold.
Lifestyle and Emergency Warnings
It is recommended to focus on manageable factors during seasonal transitions, such as regular sleep, timely nutrition, and fluid consumption.
It is strongly emphasized that headaches starting suddenly and accompanied by symptoms like vision loss require immediate medical evaluation.