Tell Me Why migraines are not just headaches

Dr. Ahmed Shatila, Neurology Consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), joins Maria Botros in this week’s Tell Me Why podcast episode to talk about the characteristics that distinguish a migraine from a headache.

• A migraine is a severe, throbbing headache that can last from 3 hours to 3 days, impacting a person's quality of life, says Dr. Ahmed
• Dr. Ahmed: A Migraine is not a curable condition; you learn to live with it
• Around 10-15% of people suffer from migraines, which account for 1 billion people worldwide, says Dr. Ahmed
• Dr. Ahmed: Migraines aren't fatal, but they can severely impact one's ability to function throughout the day