Migraine has several symptoms. These symptoms can include auras (light spots), nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound and light, numbness, severe pain in the head, and difficulty in speech. Migraine attacks often last anywhere from 2 hours to 8 hours, and can last for several days, or even weeks.

Usually the most common symptom for migraine is a throbbing or pulsating headache which is often one-sided (unilateral) and associated with feelings of nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sleep disruption. Migraine attacks often are recurrent in nature, and they tend to become less severe with age. Migraines are usually identified in children, and this is perhaps the best time to take precautionary measures.

Research reveals that migraines are induced by various controllable and uncontrollable triggers. The uncontrollable triggers include weather patterns and menstrual cycles, while the controllable triggers include bright light and alcohol.

Symptoms of migraine vary from individual to individual, so it's pertinent for individuals to try and understand their symptoms over a period of time. If identified, the right symptoms can help the doctor work out a suitable line of treatment.

If the symptoms of migraine are not adequately identified, it can induce serious physical conditions like strokes, permanent visual loss, aneurysms, severe dental problems, coma, and sometimes, even death. Usually a migraine sufferer has to experience social ostracism, disruption in personal relationships, and prejudices in the workplace, driven by ignorance about the disease. Sometimes a sufferer is mistaken for an alcoholic or a drug addict.

Thus, it becomes imperative for individuals affected with migraines to seek prompt medical advice. Early detection will not only save the individual from being socially alienated, but also reduce the anxiety and suffering of the family members.