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It is a benign primary headache disorder usually characterized by frequent headaches in moderate to severe forms.

Causes of a migraine

It includes genetic and hormonal causes, gastric problems,hunger, alcohol, physical exercise, glare, sunlight, tension and stress or by any other chemical stimulant.

Symptoms of the migraine include 4 phases

1. Prodrome phase - where there are altered mood and behavior, muscular stiffness and sensitivity.

2. Aura phase - It lasts from a few minutes to less than 1 hour. There is blurred vision with disturbances in reading and walking.

3. Pain phase - Moderate to severe pain, one sided throbbing type of headache, sensitivity to sounds and light, nausea, vomiting. Attacks are usually 4-72 hours and are frequent and repeated in nature.

4. Postdrome phase - which includes weakness and depression of the person.

Diagnosis

It is generally diagnosed through clinical history and symptoms. Neuroimaging also helps in the evaluating the case.

Treatment for a migraine

It includes mild analgesics to other specific medicines for the Migraine.