migraine headaches

Severe pulsing head pain

Migraine headaches are severe, often debilitating headaches typically characterized by intense throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, frequently accompanied by 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 had to cancel her plans because a migraine headache was coming on.

The term is sometimes shortened to simply migraine.

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