Abdominal migraine is a type of recurring ache that is marked by pain in the abdominal region, nausea and vomiting. This form of migraine occurs majorly in children, especially those between five and nine years of age. This is not to say that adults don’t have abdominal migraine, they do.
Causes of abdominal migraine
The exact cause of abdominal migraine is still not known; hence, it is classified as an idiopathic health condition. That said, there a few theories which try to pinpoint the cause(s) of the condition.
One theory holds that an imbalance in the levels of serotonin and histamine in the body may be the cause. The proponents of this theory believe that the effects of stress and anxiety on the body may be the cause of the imbalance. However, it is also suggested that, abdominal migraine, like migraine headaches, is commonly caused by similar triggers.
Common triggers of migraine headaches that are also attributed to abdominal migraines include foods with MSG (monosodium glutamate), processed meats and foods like chocolate. Other triggers are excessive swallowing of air, motion sickness, and consumption of foods containing nitrites.
That said, children with a family history of migraines have a higher risk of getting abdominal migraines than those without. These kids are also likely to have migraine headaches when they grow older. In addition, like other migraine headaches, abdominal migraines mostly affect female children than boys.
In this video, we are going to explore in detail natural remedies to tackle this condition.
