What is migraine?

My 30-year-old sister has been complaining of severe headache for the past few weeks without any improvement. I recently read that she could have migraine. Kindly educate me on this.

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A headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine headaches are sometimes preceded by warning symptoms. Triggers include hormonal changes, certain food and drink, stress and exercise. Migraine headaches can cause throbbing in one particular area that can vary in intensity. Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound are also common symptoms. Preventive and pain-relieving medication can help manage migraine headaches. Migraine headaches can cause throbbing in one particular area that can vary in intensity.

Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound are also common symptoms. People may experience: Pain areas: in the face or neck Pain types: can be dull Headache: can be acute, frequent, severe, or throbbing Whole body: dizziness, light-headedness, or malaise Visual: sensitivity to light, distorted vision, or seeing flashes of light Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting Sensory: aura or sensitivity to sound.

Also common: irritability, nasal congestion, or scalp tenderness. Treatment consists of pain medications. Preventive and pain-relieving medication can help manage migraine headaches. Lifestyle drug. Stress management, Sleep hygiene, Avoid migraine triggers and Diet modification. Medications. Antipsychotic, Analgesic, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Stimulant, Nerve pain medication, Triptan, Neurotoxin and Dietary supplement. Therapy. Progressive muscle relaxation and Acupuncture.

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