Migraine
A headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
Migraine headaches can cause throbbing in one particular area that can vary in intensity. Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound are also common symptoms.
Preventive and pain-relieving medication can help manage migraine headaches
Symptoms
Usually self-diagnosable
Migraine headaches can cause throbbing in one particular area that can vary in intensity. Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound are also common symptoms.
People may experience:
- Pain areas: in the eyes, face, or neck
- Pain types: can be dull
- Headache: can be acute, frequent, or throbbing
- Visual: sensitivity to light, distorted vision, or seeing flashes of light
- Whole body: dizziness, light-headedness, or malaise
- Sensory: aura or sensitivity to sound
- Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting
- Also common: irritability, nasal congestion, or scalp tenderness
Treatment
Treatment consists of pain medications
Preventive and pain-relieving medication can help manage migraine headaches.