early 15c., from Middle French lesion, from Latin laesionem (nominative laesio) injury, from past participle stem of laedere to strike, hurt, damage, of unknown origin. Originally with reference to any sort of hurt, whether physical or not.
Most migraines last about 4 hours, but severe ones can last up to a week. How often they happen differs for everyone, but itâs common to get two to four headaches per month. Some people may get migraines every few days, while others get them once or twice a year.
Status migrainosus . A rare and severe type of migraine that can last 72 hours or longer. The pain and nausea are so intense that people who have this type often need to go to the hospital. Some medicines, or medication withdrawal, can cause them.