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Migraines

Source American Academy of Family Physicians

March 02, 2005

Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in blood vessels in the brain. First, blood vessels shrink and later swell back out again. In people with migraines, this swelling seems to cause pain or other problems in nearby nerves.

The pain of a migraine can be intense. It can get in the way of your daily activities. Migraines aren’t the same in all people.

Symptoms of Migraines

  • Throbbing or dull aching pain on one or both sides of your head
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Changes in how you see, including blurred vision or blind spots in your vision
  • Bothered by light, noise and odors
  • Feeling tired
  • Confusion
  • Stopped up nose
  • Feeling cold or sweating
  • Stiff or tender neck
  • Feeling annoyed
  • Lightheadedness
  • Tender scalp
  • Cold hands and feet

Listed below are links to information about migraine headaches.

This information should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment:

MAGNUM, Inc.

Migraine Headaches

Migraine Headaches – neurologychannel

MedlinePLUS – Migraines

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