Migraine without aura, also known as common migraine, is a type of migraine characterized by recurrent headaches that typically last from 4 to 72 hours. These headaches are often unilateral (affect one side of the head), pulsating, and of moderate to severe intensity. They are usually aggravated by physical activity and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light (photophobia) or sound (phonophobia).