Migraine
A migraine is a neurological condition causing intense, throbbing headaches that are often accompanied by nausea and extreme sensitivity to light or sound.
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A migraine is much more than just a regular headache. It is a disorder of the nervous system, which is the network of nerves and cells that carry messages between your brain and your body. These attacks typically cause severe, pulsating pain on one or both sides of the head.
While doctors do not know the exact cause, we believe it happens when your brain’s chemistry and blood vessels react to certain triggers. This process can cause chemicals in the brain to fluctuate, leading to the pain and other symptoms you feel during an attack.
Common Symptoms
- Severe, throbbing or pulsing pain, usually on one side of the head.
- Nausea, which is the feeling of being sick to your stomach, or vomiting.
- Extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes certain smells.
- Visual disturbances, known as an aura, such as blind spots or shimmering lights.
- Feeling lightheaded or having blurred vision.