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Headache Center – FAQ
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How do I know if I have a migraine headache?
People often use the word migraine to describe a particularly painful headache; however, physicians use a very specific definition for migraine headaches. This definition is based on guidelines established by the International Headache Society.
Migraine headaches are defined by the presence of two or more of these four symptoms:
- moderate-to-severe headache pain
- pulsating or throbbing pain
- pain on one side of the head
- routine physical activity, such as walking up stairs, intensifies pain
The migraine diagnosis also requires one or both of these symptoms:
- nausea and/or vomiting
- unusual sensitivity to light and noise
If you have two symptoms from the first category and at least one symptom from the second category, you may be suffering from a migraine headache.
In addition to having these symptoms, before your headache pain began, you may have experienced visual disturbances, tingling, or numbness. These sensations are known as migraine auras.
The RealAge Headache Center contains a great deal of useful information. There are many places that you can explore to learn more about headaches, their causes, and how to treat them.
To learn more about migraine headaches you can select from these Learn More topics:
Take the RealAgeŽ migraine assessment to see if you have a migraine headache.
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