Migraine is a disorder that generally involves recurring headaches. Other symptoms may occur with the headaches. Migraines are often classified based on whether they include an early symptom called an aura. Most migraines do not have this aura stage.
See also:
Migraine - common; Headache - migraine without aura
Migraine headaches affect about 11 out...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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