Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center reports an increase with migraine headaches and seizures during monsoon season, chronic migraines as the primary care.
According to a press release, monsoon storms bring on a change in the barometric pressure, which causes an imbalance in the serotonin and other brain chemicals.
The sources that start the headaches could come from bright sunlight, heat, windy weather, summer allergens and high humidity.
Around 20 percent of women and 10 percent of men are affected by this, the center said.
Migraines can also be caused by having too much water, but Dr. Todd Levine, a Neurologist said "sleeping and eating regularly are important to keep the headaches away."
Migraine sufferers can experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitive to light, dizziness, "brain fog" and difficulties concentrating, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center said.
The center suggests having a medical exam to see what triggers the headaches.
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