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The most common type of vascular headache is migraine. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, an upset stomach, and at times disturbed vision.
A migraine is a severe, throbbing headache that usually begins on one side of the head but may affect the whole head. Attacks can last for hours or days and may be preceded by warning signs. The precise underlying cause of this type of headache is unknown. The prevailing theory is that they are sparked by spasms in the arteries that supply blood to the brain.
There are basically two types of migraine: one without aura (a group of visual symptoms) which is characterized by nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances; and with aura which has warning signals like flashing lights before the eyes. A migraine can last from three hours to three days. Menstrual periods and certain specific foods are supposed to be the main reasons and that is why women are more susceptible to migraine than men.
What Causes Migraine?
Some people who suffer from migraines can clearly identify triggers or factors that cause the headaches, but many cannot. Potential migraine triggers