How can you differentiate migraines from other headaches, and when should they be medically assessed in Europe?

Migraine vs other headaches explained: unilateral throbbing pain, aura, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and red flag criteria.

In this episode, we outline how doctors distinguish migraine from other common headache types under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• Core migraine features: moderate to severe throbbing pain, often one-sided

• Associated symptoms: nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity

• What migraine aura is (visual or sensory disturbances before pain)

• How tension-type headaches differ (band-like pressure, milder intensity)

• How cluster headaches present (severe unilateral pain with eye watering or nasal congestion)

• Common ...