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Migraine headaches are a common condition that often include a headache with throbbing, pulsing pain, blurriness of vision, nausea, and sensitivity to light. They can last several hours.

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34 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

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Eye pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Migraine headaches
D.H.E. 45
Amerge
Zomig
Tenex
Axert
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Other treatments

Hydration

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Use caffeine regularly

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