How can you tell the difference between a normal headache and a migraine? Thank you

Hello,

A "normal" headache and a migraine have overlapping symptoms, but they are two different problems.

A headache is often mild to moderate in intensity and can be caused by several factors. A migraine is more moderate to severe and may even prevent the person from continuing with daily activities. It is often triggered by a specific factor and may be preceded by an aura.

Here are two resources you can read to learn more:

Hopefully this answers your question,

Samantha Hui, pharmacy student

Under the supervision of Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist