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Migraine
A type of headache that is associated with throbbing localized pain and usually causes light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting.
Is a type of:Headache disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Head
Common migraine
Condition
Classic migraine
Condition
Basilar migraine
Condition
Complex migraine
Condition
Migraine in adults
Condition
Retinal migraine
Condition
Basilar artery migraine
Condition
Ophthalmoplegic migraine
Condition
Confusional migraine
Condition
Migraine in children
Condition
Hemiplegic migraine
Condition
Abdominal migraine
Condition
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