It is not necessary to have all these symptoms. They may be moderate or severe. Migraine attacks may last between four hours and three days if not treated or poorly treated. Because you have the need to lie down and rest during these attacks your working life, family life and social activities may be disrupted. Migraines most commonly occur in women and usually start between the ages of 10 and 46.
Migraines can be difficult to diagnose.
Without proper diagnosis, the patient cannot get the proper treatment. Because migraine is more than a common headache, in some people painkillers may not work. It is more suitable to take special migraine medicines prescribed by a doctor These medicines can stop or help to relieve the migraine pain. Migraine is not just a type of headache, it is a biological disorder of the central nervous system. Migraines may occur when blood vessels of the head and neck spasm which decreases blood flow to the brain.