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A migraine is a common type of headache that may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. In many people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the head. Some people who get migraine... |
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Symptoms
Vision disturbances, or aura, are considered a "warning sign" that a migraine is coming. The aura occurs in both eyes...
Causes
A lot of people get migraines - about 11 out of 100. The headaches tend to first appear between the ages of 10 and 46...
Tests
Your doctor can diagnose this type of headache by asking questions about your symptoms and family history of migraine...
Treatments
There is no specific cure for migraine headaches. The goal is to prevent symptoms by avoiding or changing your trigge...
Alternative Therapies
American Council for Headache Education - www.achenet.org The National Migraine Association - www.migraines.org Natio...
Complications
Migraine headaches generally represent no significant threat to your overall health. However, they can be a long-term...
Prevention
Understanding your headache triggers can help you avoid foods and situations that cause your migraines. Keep a headac...
Doctor Specialties
Call 911 if: You are experiencing "the worst headache of your life; You have speech, vision, or movement problems or ...
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