💆 Migraine
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| In brief | Severe, throbbing headache typically on one side of the head, sensitivity to light/sound, and nausea. |
|---|---|
| Category | Neuro |
🔍 What causes it
A neurological condition — waves of brain activity trigger nerve pain pathways. Triggers vary: stress, sleep changes, hormones, certain foods (aged cheese, wine, caffeine withdrawal), bright light, dehydration.
⚠️ Key symptoms
- Throbbing pain, usually one side, 4-72 hours
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Nausea and vomiting
- Some have an "aura" — flashing lights, tingling — before the pain
💊 Treatment
Painkillers taken EARLY (paracetamol, ibuprofen), triptans (prescription — best within 1 hour of onset), rest in a dark quiet room, cold compress. Prevention: identify triggers with a diary, regular sleep/meals, and preventive medicines if frequent.
🛡️ Prevention
Trigger diary, regular sleep and meals, hydration, limit caffeine, manage stress.
🚨 See a doctor / red flags: See a doctor promptly if symptoms are severe, do not improve, or get worse — especially for children, older adults, pregnant women, or anyone with a chronic condition.
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