What is migraine headache?
Migraine headache is a type of headache that occurs 1 to 4 times per month in “episodes,” and affects more women than men. The tendency toward migraine headache is inherited, and migraine seems to “run in families”. Migraine headache is often one sided but can be experienced on both sides of the head. It is often described as throbbing in character, but it can also be steady and nonthrobbing. The table below shows its distinguishing characteristics.
