• Migraine Diagnosis - Symptoms of Migraines, Headache Diary
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• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis

Prognosis

For many people, migraines eventually go into remission and sometimes disappear completely, particularly as they age. Estrogen decline after menopause may be responsible for remission in some older women.

Complications

Risk for Stroke and Heart Disease. Migraine or severe headache is a risk factor for stroke in both men and women, especially before age 50. Research indicates that migraine may also increase the risk for other types of heart problems.

Migraine with aura appears to carry a...