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How to tell if a migraine causes brain damage?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Unlikely: Brain damage is truly rare with migraine history. However if you are worried for any reason, you should discuss with your doctor and maybe an MRI may be warranted to evaluate the brain structure.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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