A migraine is a very common, but very particular, type of headache. Most people who get migraines have repeated attacks of headaches that occur over many years. The typical migraine headache is throbbing or pulsating, and often is associated with nausea and changes in vision. While many migraines are severe, not all severe headaches are migraines, and some migraines can be quite mild.
Up to 20% of people in the United States will experience migraine headaches at some point in life....
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