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Research Notes on Migraine

Migraine is a type of vascular headache. A typical migraine causes episodes of moderate or severe headache (often one-sided and pulsating) that can last from 4 to 72 hours. It is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, a heightened sensitivity to bright lights (photophobia), odor, and sound.1


Fast Facts:

  • Between 16 to 17 percent of people in the United States experience migraines at some point in their life.2
  • Approximately one-third of people who experience migraines get a preceding aura, in which a person senses a strange light or unpleasant smell.3
  • The most common trigger of migraines is stress.3
  • Migraine headaches affect three times more women than men.3
  • This quick OrganizedWisdom quiz can help you determine whether you may be experiencing migraines. Speak with your doctor with the results.

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Research Notes References

  1. WebMD: Migraines Overview
  2. Relieve-Migraine-Headache: Migraine Statistics
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 MedicineNet: [ http://www.medicinenet.com/migraine_headache/article.htm#tocb What is a Migraine Headache?]

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