What is a migraine?
A migraine is not just a bad headache. It is an intense, throbbing pain. Migraines
can also cause nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Most experts agree that
migraine pain is caused by swollen blood vessels around the brain and certain nerves
in the brain. However, the exact cause of migraines is not known.
Who gets migraines?
You are far from being alone. More than 28 million people in the United States have
migraines. Migraines are most often seen in adults aged 25 through 55. Women are
nearly 3 times more likely to have migraines than men.
Think your headaches might be migraines?
Find out
how a headache differs from a migraine. Another way to see if you get migraines
is to
answer
some simple questions. Then share the answers to these questions with your
doctor.
Migraines and triggers
The more you know about migraines and their triggers, the better you can manage
them. So why not learn about the
different types of migraines plus
what can trigger your attacks.