Of course, chronic migraines occur more frequently: about half of the days have migraine symptoms. Even more concerning is the fact that, given the variation in symptoms and types of migraine, not all types of interventions are effective. Why does this happen to people? Why do some regularly suffer from migraines and others not? What are its secrets? The fact is, no one really knows. The best answer you can get is that migraines are genetic. But if you ask me, that's not a great answer. After all, we don't know exactly what the family history triggers are in terms of the underlying cause. Potentially, migraines are just a symptom of the real impact of that genetic predisposition. However, researchers and doctors have some ideas. The cause of migraines could be a vascular problem in the brain. It could also be a central nervous system problem or a chemical imbalance, such as a drop in serotonin. Ultimately, perhaps no one knows this better than migraine sufferers. People with personal experience dealing with pain have noted certain factors that can trigger migraines, such as: Not eating enough or skipping meals Eating salty or processed foods Alcohol