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.
In a study by Dr. Terayama et al., researchers found that the duration of a migraine is one of the most important factors affecting quality of life for migraine sufferers. So how long does a migraine headache last? It could last anywhere between a half hour and several days, and it varies depending on several factors.