Definitions

1. noun

A type of headache caused by the expansion of blood vessels in the brain, characterized by intense, throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

“She had been suffering from migraines for years and was looking for ways to manage her symptoms.”

2. noun

A recurrent or persistent severe headache, especially one that is accompanied by visual disturbances or other neurological symptoms.

“The doctor diagnosed her with migraines and prescribed her medication to alleviate the pain.”