Nigeria, April 25 -- Often misunderstood and sometimes dismissed as a "female illness", migraine is not a regular headache but a common neurological condition marked by a combination of symptoms.

It typically presents as a throbbing or pulsing pain, often on one side of the head, although both sides may be affected.

If untreated, an episode can last between four hours and three days. Symptoms commonly include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smells.

In severe cases, those affected may be unable to carry out simple tasks, including looking at a phone screen.

Speaking with PT Health Watch, an Abuja-based medical practitioner, Yahaya Dan-Asabe, said migraine is more prevalent among women due to a combination of genet...