Modern interpretation of the manifestations

Migraine usually begins with periodic occurrence. The most obvious symptom is severe headache. The pain area is one-sided, the left or the right hemisphere. For some severe cases it may involve the other side or the whole head. Some last for a few hours but some last from one to two days. The interim period can be from one or two weeks to a month. For women it usually attacks during menstrual period. Other accompanying symptoms are stomach upset, poor appetite, vomiting, and over-sensitivity of light, sound and smell.