How long do migraines last if treated

Migraine is a complex brain disorder affecting more than 10% of the population worldwide. Prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome are the four stages of a migraine attack, though a person may not cycle through each.

Migraine stages vary in duration, some lasting minutes and others lasting hours to days.

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Unique symptoms also mark each phase, common ones being nausea, temporary visual changes, a throbbing headache, and light sensitivity.

This article will discuss how long migraine attacks last and the symptoms you might experience during each stage.

It will also provide insight into when to seek medical attention for your migraine and the treatment and preventive options available.

Average Duration of Migraine Attacks

A complete migraine attack—including all four stages (prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome)—can last more than one day to slightly longer than a week.

That said, most migraine attacks, from start to finish, generally last for one or two days.

Migraine Stages

Migraine attacks occur in four stages, with t

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