The Basics of Migraines
A migraine, despite popular belief, isn’t simply a type of headache. Instead, migraines are a disease, with headaches being one of the main symptoms. During a migraine episode, cranial blood vessels both expand and narrow, causing a great deal of pain. The tissue surrounding the brain also becomes inflamed, compounding the pain into something even more severe. While a headache is usually the most noticeable and common indication of a migraine, other symptoms such as nausea, blurred vision, loss of appetite, and fatigue do occur. This plethora of symptoms often sets headaches caused by a migraine apart from headaches caused by something else.

































