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Alternate Names : Headache - Migraine

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Migraine Symptoms & Signs

Migraine headaches, which can be dull or severe, usually:

Feel throbbing, pounding, or pulsating
Are worse on one side of the head
Last 6 to 48 hours

Symptoms accompanying migraines include:

Nausea and vomiting
Sensitivity to light or sound
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Numbness, tingling, or weakness

An aura is a warning sign that the migraine is coming. The warning sign tends to be a visual disturbance like seeing stars or zigzag lines, having tunnel vision, or a temporary blind spot.

Symptoms that may linger even after the migraine has gone away include:

Feeling mentally dull, like your thinking is not clear or sharp
Increased need for sleep
Neck pain

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Review Date : 7/31/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (11/14/2002).

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