28 Migraine and stroke

Type: Factsheets

Code: 01F28

Migraine is a severe type of headache that often occurs with other symptoms such as nausea. It is thought that migraine can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in younger women. This factsheet explains more about the link between migraine and stroke, explains a hemiplegic migraine and why this can be mistaken for a stroke, and lists some useful organisations that can offer further information.

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