A migraine is usually a severe headache felt as a throbbing pain at the front or on one side of the head.
Some people also have other symptoms, such as nausea and sensitivity to light. Find useful links to health websites on Student Notice Board.
Learn more in symptoms of migraine.
Who is affected by migraines?
Migraines usually begin in young adults. About 9 in 10 have their first migraine before they are 40 years old. However, it is possible for migraines to begin later in life.
How often do they occur?
Some people find that migraine attacks are associated with certain triggers, which can include stress and certain foods. Learn more in causes of migraine.
Outlook
Migraines can severely affect your quality of life. During and after a migraine, some people need to stay in bed for days at a time.
However, there are effective treatments, and methods that can help to prevent migraines. Most people find ways of managing their migraines so that there is little disruption to their lives. Learn more in treatment for migraine.