Migraine

Migraine is the most common primary headache in clinical practice. Its main clinical manifestation is episodic moderate-to-severe, throbbing headache. The headache is usually unilateral and typically lasts 4 to 72 hours, and may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Light or sound stimulation, as well as routine physical activity, can aggravate the headache, while a quiet environment and rest can alleviate it. Migraine often begins in childhood and adolescence, peaks in young and middle-aged adults, is more common in females, and has a prevalence of 5% to 10% in the general population. It frequently has a genetic background.