Migraine is the first cause of disability in under 50s, affecting one out of seven people, predominantly women. People with migraine experience episodes of throbbing, pulsating pain, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light that may last from a few hours to a few days.
More than 5% of patients suffer from chronic migraine, where they experience migraines for an average of 22 days per month.