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A GP has disclosed why certain individuals are more prone to migraines than others. The NHS characterises a migraine as feeling 'like a very bad headache with a throbbing pain on one side'.

Those affected often endure nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light and sound along with the agony. Attacks can last from an hour to several days.

Some individuals encounter what's termed an aura beforehand - usually bright flashing lights or a tingling feeling on one side of the face or in an arm or leg.

The precise cause remains unknown, though studies indicate both genetic and environmental elements may play a role. Hormonal changes are thought to be crucial, which accounts for why migraines commonly strike before or during periods, pregnancy and the menopause.

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