Severe & Chronic Migraines:
The symptoms of severe or acute migraine include pain, which is usually severe and often disabling, as well as intense throbbing. Some people experience nausea, vomiting, or extreme sensitivity to noise or light during attacks. Episodes of severe migraine may last from four hours to three days.
Severe migraine may occur with or without aura. Aura refers to a perceptual disturbance. Examples include experiencing nonexistent smells, lights, or sounds.
A migraine is often considered severe when pain, nausea, or other associated symptoms force a person to avoid normal daily activities.
Also, a migraine is classified as severe if the person affected has a history of two to five similar episodes. Severe migraine is most common among people 25 to 55 years of age, but even children and teens are susceptible.
A chronic migraine occurs at least 15 days a month, for more than three months. This type of migraine can cause a substantial loss in productivity, Trusted Source, and can result in a poor quality of life. It’s important to treat acute migraine, Trusted Source in order to prevent the development of chronic migraine. —Healthline
