migraine is an intense throbbing typically one-sided headache that often includes nausea vomiting sensitivity to light and sensitivity to sound. according to many migraine sufferers the pain and symptoms from a migraine headache are more intense than the pain and symptoms of a common headache. some people may have visual symptoms before the headache such as flashing lights or wavy lines called an aura. migraine attacks typically last for hours or rarely for more than a day and they can return frequently. the severity and frequency of migraine attacks may vary. based on your symptoms your doctor will decide whether you have migraine.
what is migraine and how does it differ from other headaches?