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Migraine

Migraine

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A type of headache that is associated with throbbing localized pain and usually causes light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Headache disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Head

Types of

Common migraine
Condition
Classic migraine
Condition
Basilar migraine
Condition
Complex migraine
Condition
Migraine in adults
Condition
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Symptoms

Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Migraine
Naratriptan
5
5 reviews
Aspirin
5
1 review
Rizatriptan
5
1 review
Ergotamine and caffeine
5
1 review
Almotriptan
5
1 review
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Other treatments

Hydration

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Use caffeine regularly

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