The pain of a migraine may appear as a throbbing or pounding in the forehead, temple, ear, or eye, and is usually more severe on one side of the head. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, or chills. Migraines are sometimes triggered by certain foods, alcohol, oral contraceptives, or stress. Susceptibility to migraines tends to run in families, which has lead to the belief that there is an inherited, or genetic, aspect to these headaches. They affect people of all ages and are more common in women.
Treatment varies depending on individual health and circumstances.
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