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Migraine headaches are a common condition that often include a headache with throbbing, pulsing pain, blurriness of vision, nausea, and sensitivity to light. They can last several hours.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Headache disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
Poor vision
Malaise
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Migraine headaches
Botulinum toxin (botox) injection
Metoclopramide
Imitrex
Maxalt
Migranal
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Hydration
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Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Regular caffeine use

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