Migraine Symptoms
Migraine headache symptoms include severe pain felt on one, and sometimes, both sides
of the head. The pain is mostly in the front around the temples or behind one
eye or ear. Besides severe head pain, you may have nausea and vomiting, and be very
sensitive to light and sound. Migraine can occur any time of the day, though it
often starts in the morning. The pain can last a few hours or up to one or two
days.
Migraine headaches cause is unknown, but some things are more common in
people who have them.
- Most often, migraine affects people between the ages of 15 and 55.
- Many people have a family history of migraine.
- They are more common in women.
- Migraine often becomes less severe and frequent with age.
Symptoms of a Typical Migraine Attack
- Pain that hinders your regular daily activities
- Nausea with or without vomiting
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Moderate to severe pain, 60 percent of migraine sufferers feel pain on only one side of their head, while 40 percent experience pain on both sides
- Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality
- Pain that worsens with physical activity
When left untreated, migraines typically last from four to 72 hours, but the frequency with which they occur can vary from person to person. You may have migraine headaches several times a month or just once or twice a year.
Not all migraines are the same. Eighty-five percent of people suffer from migraines without auras, which were previously called common migraines. About 15 percent of adults have migraine headaches with auras, which were previously called classic migraines. If you're in the second group, you'll likely have auras about 15 to 30 minutes before your headache begins. They may continue after your headache starts or even occur after your headache begins. These may include:
- Sparkling flashes of light
- Slowly spreading blind spots in your vision
- Tingling, pins-and-needles sensations in one arm or leg
- Rarely, weakness or language and speech problems
- Dazzling zigzag lines in your field of vision
Although there's still no cure, medications can help reduce the frequency of
migraines and stop the pain once it has started. The right medicines combined
with self-help remedies and changes in lifestyle may make a tremendous
difference for you.
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