Published: 2026-01-22 Updated: 2026-01-22
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"The main features that distinguish migraines from regular headaches are that the pain is usually unilateral and throbbing, worsens with physical activity, and is accompanied by neurological symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light/sound."
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIGRAINE AND REGULAR HEADACHES

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIGRAINE AND REGULAR HEADACHES

FeatureMigraineNormal Headache
Location of PainOne-sided (Unilateral)Whole head
Duration4-72 hoursShort-term
Accompanying SymptomsNausea, sensitivity to lightRarely any accompanying symptoms
TriggersStress, hunger, irregular sleepFatigue, thirst

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal