Prevalence
1 in 5 women, 1 in 16 men
ICD-10 Code
G43
Related
2
conditions
Symptoms (4)
Throbbing Headache
Usually on one side of the head
severe
4-72 hours
Light Sensitivity
Increased sensitivity to light
moderate
hours
Nausea
Often accompanied by vomiting
moderate
hours
Visual Aura
Flashing lights or zigzag patterns before headache
mild
20-60 minutes
Treatments (3)
Triptans
medication
Acute migraine medication
high effectiveness
Preventive Medications
medication
Beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, or antidepressants
moderate effectiveness
Trigger Avoidance
lifestyle
Identify and avoid migraine triggers
moderate effectiveness
Complications (3)
Chronic Migraine
Medication Overuse Headache
Status Migrainosus
Diagnostic Tests
Clinical History
MRI
CT Scan
Prognosis
Symptoms can be managed with preventive and acute medications.