Migraines are characterized by headaches that are pulsating in nature and often, experienced only on one side of the head. The symptoms tend to vary in patients.

Both men and women get affected by migraine headaches, but a higher percentage of females are afflicted as compared to males. According to research estimates, in the US, approximately 30 million people are known to suffer from migraine headaches.

As seen below, there are 17 signs and symptoms of migraine headaches:

• Aura: Migraine patients are found to have visual auras such as iridescent lights that can last, sometimes for an hour with or without being followed by headaches.
• Mood Imbalances: Depression is also one of the signs and symptoms of migraine headaches. The patients can also experience periods of highs and lows. In fact, symptoms of chronic migraine headaches are seen in patients suffering from severe depression.
• Insomnia: Insomnia is also a symptom of a migraine   in patients. They are unable to sleep due to migraines. Also, due to lack of adequate sleep, they become prone to a headache.
• Stuffy nose: Some migraine patients are also found to suffer from watery eyes and stuffy nose when afflicted with migraine headaches.
• Cravings: If a person craves chocolate before headaches, then it is, also, considered to be one of the signs and symptoms of migraines.
• Throbbing pain: Majority of migraine patients are recorded to feel a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Few patients experience pain on both sides of the head.
• Eye-related discomfort: Eye pain is also experienced by persons suffering from migraines.
• Neck pain: When headaches are accompanied by a stiff neck, then the person must go for a diagnosis to ascertain whether they suffer from migraine headaches.
• Frequent urination: The tendency to urinate at frequent time intervals is another symptom of migraine headaches.
• Yawning: Migraine patients are also seen yawning before the headache sets in.
• Tingling sensation: Patients suffering from migraine headaches also experience sensory aura where the person feels they are being pricked on the side of their body with pens and needles.
• Nausea: Nausea and vomiting are also known to be associated with migraines.
• Bright Lights and Loud Noises aggravate the headaches: The migraine headaches in the patients are triggered when they are exposed to loud noises or bright lights.
• Body Exertion triggers pain: The headaches can worsen when the patient exerts their body.
• Speaking difficulties: It is also seen that migraine patients suffer from speech difficulties before the headaches.
• Weakness: Muscle weakness is also a migraine-related symptom.
• Vertigo or Vision Problems: Balancing problems, visionary defects, and dizziness are also some of the signs and symptoms of migraine headaches.
• Hangover: Migraine patients may also feel their body has been battered after a migraine attack.