migraine headache

Severe pulsing cranial pain

A migraine headache is a severe, often debilitating headache typically characterized by intense throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head.

Migraines frequently come with additional symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances called auras.

Unlike ordinary headaches, migraines can last hours to days and may be triggered by stress, certain foods, hormonal changes, or environmental factors.

She gets migraines so bad she has to lie in a dark room until they pass.

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