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MIGRAINES

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1. Usually occur on one side of the head, but it’s possible to have pain on both sides. 2. Can last from four to 72 hours. 3. Two broad categories of migraines: with an aura (accompanyi­ng symptoms that occur between 10 and 30 minutes before a migraine strikes) and without an aura. 4. Migraines with aura include symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, temporary loss of vision, light and sound sensitivit­y, pain behind one eye or ear, tingling in hands, feet or face, pain in temples and visual disturbanc­es, such as seeing spots or flashing lights.

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