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Is the tendency towards migraines inherited? my aunt's whole family gets migraines. is this condition something that is really inherited?

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Possibly: There may be a familiar link in patients who suffer from migraines as some families seem to be predisposed to having them.

Answered 3/3/2013

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Yes: Most migraine headaches can be tracked to genetics in other family members, and not unique to find families with multiple migraine sufferers.

Answered 3/26/2013

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