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Migraine Headache

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Migraine Headache Risk Factors

Risk factors for migraine headache include:

Age between 45 and 65
Alcohol use
Birth control pills
Family history of migraines
Female gender
Use of certain medications that can trigger migraines
Smoking
Stress

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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Migraine Headache References:

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