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Migraine

A migraine is a common type of headache that may have a variety of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. In many people, a throbbing pain is isolated to one side of the head. Some patients suffering from migraines have warning symptoms, known as auras, before the actual headache begins.

The diagnosis for a Migraine usually includes the following criteria:

5 or more headaches within a 3 month span – each lasting between 4 and 72 hours

At least two of the following:

  • Pulsating sensations
  • Unilateral pain
  • Moderate to severe discomfort
  • Pain aggravated with exertion

And one of the following symptoms:

  • Light and sound sensitivity
  • Nausea and/or vomiting

Types of Migraines include:

Episodic – defined as less than 15 migraine headaches per month

Chronic – defined as 15 or more migraine headaches per month

Episodic migraine with aura

Chronic migraine with aura

Chronic migraine without an aura