Migraines Headaches are among the most common types of recurring headaches. A typical migraine is a throbbing headache that occurs on one or both sides of the head. The headache is characteristically accompanied by nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite. Activity, bright light or loud noises may make the headache worse, so migraine sufferers (or "migraneurs") often seek out cool, dark, quiet rooms. Most migraines last anywhere from four to 12 hours, although shorter or much longer headaches can occur. One unique feature of migraines is a prod Rome, or an unusual sensation that a migraine is about to occur. Prod Rome symptoms include fatigue, hunger and nervousness. Migraines may also have typical aftereffects, such as a day or two of exhaustion after a severe migraine headache has faded. Not all migraine sufferers have prodromes or aftereffects.

Rarely, migraines can cause unusual neurological symptoms such as dizziness, loss of vision, passing out, numbness, weakness or tingling. Women who suffer from migraines often find that their headaches occur or worsen around the time of their menstrual periods. Migraines typically develop in people aged in their teens, 20s or 30s and often "burn out" by the time a person reaches their 50s or 60s. Sometimes symptoms are first seen in younger or older individuals. Migraines are about twice as common in women than in men, and they tend to run in families.