Chronic headaches like migraine, perhaps that may be a sign of PFO Disease

<p>Migraine is found in 1 out of 5 women and 1 out of 15 men. Migraine symptoms include severe throbbing headaches toward the front or sides of the head, but do you know that some migraine symptoms that you think are conditions relating to the brain might actually be caused by a heart condition like patent foramen ovale? So, how are these two conditions related? Let’s develop an understanding, so you know how to observe yourself.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>How can patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) have migraine?</strong></span></h2>
<p>People with PFO (patent foramen ovale) or an opening in their foramen ovale can have blood clots that get transported up to their carotid arteries and cause an obstruction. Associate Professor Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa, Neurological and Brain Specialist of Phyathai 2 Hospital, explained that, according to its mechanism, natural migraine occurs as a result of dilation of the blood vessels. On the other hand, migraine in people with PFO is caused by blood clots causing an obstruction that causes blood vessels to become dilated.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>What type of headache is abnormal and requires a doctor’s visit?</strong></span></h2>
<p>Although headaches can happen to anyone, many people probably worry whether or not they have a dangerous disease. Associate Professor Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa, Neurological and Brain Specialist of Phyathai 2 Hospital, advises people to observe themselves and says that if it is just headache symptoms alone, it is probably harmless but that if the headache is accompanied by other brain symptoms such as weaknesses in the limbs in half of the body, palsy, drooping mouth or slurred speech, it means that the headache might be accompanied by a hidden danger.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>If the PFO is sealed, will the migraine symptoms disappear?</strong></span></h2>
<p>Associate Professor Dr.Sombat Muengtaweepongsa, Neurological and Brain Specialist of Phyathai 2 Hospital, explains that first we need to understand that young patients might experience migraine caused by natural blood vessel dilation each time. Then we need to differentiate whether the migraine is caused by natural blood vessel dilation or caused by blood clots. Many case studies found that after the PFO is sealed, no blood clots will travel up to cause blockages, so the blood vessels will not dilate. This means that migraine symptoms can be reduced if PFO is sealed. Today’s studies also clearly show that sealing PFO can help reduce recurrence of stroke.</p>
<p>Because migraine is not always caused by PFO in every case and because people with PFO do not necessarily display only migraine symptoms, in order to provide accurate treatment, going for a medical check-up to identify the root cause is important.</p>


headaches or migraine can be caused by patent foramen ovale (PFO) but it’s not every case, so visiting the doctor for correct diagnosis

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