What are symptoms of migraine type headaches?
Migraine headaches are characterized by moderate to severe throbbing pain that gets worse with physical activity. These headaches typically begin in be second and third decades of life and are somewhat more predominant among women. Visual symptoms (aura) are common at the onset of the headache. Visual symptoms can include flashing lights, fortification lines, blurred vision. The severity of the headache is usually such that the patient must discontinue any activities and lie down in a quiet dark room. Patients usually also experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting or diarrhea, as well as increased sensitivity to light or noise. The severe headaches will typically last 12 – 24 hours. What are some causes of migraine headaches? Genetics may play a role in patients with migraine headaches. There is a 40% chance that the patient will get migraine headaches if one of their parents had migraines. Imbalances in the brain chemical called serotonin is thought to play a ke
