Symptoms
- Throbbing headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Light and sound sensitivity
- Visual aura in some people
Migraine: symptoms, causes & treatment
Migraine is more than a headache — it often includes nausea, light sensitivity and throbbing pain on one side. Effective prescription treatment exists for suitable adults.
Editorial information by Kaiser Khan. Not clinically reviewed.
Why it happens
Complex neurological condition triggered by hormones, sleep, stress, certain foods and weather. Not simply tension or dehydration.
Treatment
Prescription triptan tablets taken at migraine onset relieve most attacks within 1–2 hours when used correctly.
Self-care that helps
Identify triggers in a diary; regular sleep and meals; hydrate; treat early at the aura or headache onset.
When to get help
Sudden worst-ever headache, weakness, speech difficulty, or headache with fever and stiff neck — seek urgent care.
Available without prescription