What is a migraine?
A migraine headache (also known as a "migraine") is a severe
headache that is often accompanied by other symptoms such… [more]
What are the symptoms of a migraine?
People experience migraines differently. The symptoms that
follow are "typical" features of a migraine but not everyone will have all… [more]
What causes migraines?
Scientists used to think that migraines were caused by dilation
or constriction of the blood vessels of the brain and… [more]
Who is at risk for migraines?
The two biggest factors that increase your chances of
suffering migraines are being a female and having close relatives with… [more]
How do I know if I have migraines?
Migraines can often be diagnosed based on your description
of the symptoms and a physical examination. This is especially true… [more]
What treatments are available for migraines?
The medications used to treat migraines fall into two
categories: pain relievers that relieve the pain of a migraine after… [more]
How can I prevent migraines?
The preventative medications mentioned above can be quite
effective at reducing the frequency of migraines, but they cannot prevent them… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you have severe throbbing headaches that last for several
hours and are accompanied by any of the common symptoms… [more]
More information about migraine
Healia Resources
Online health communities for migraine
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Medical journals search for migraine
Clinical trials search for… [more]