Chronic migraines can be painful, but understanding their causes and implementing effective management techniques is vital. Here’s a look at chronic migraines, their risk factor, diagnosis, management, and whether it’s considered a disability.

While there is no formal medical definition of an invisible illness, medical conditions are generally labeled an invisible illness when they are chronic, cause significant pain or fatigue, and are entirely or mostly invisible to the casual observer. Most people with an invisible illness are women, and there are tens of millions of Americans who live with at least one invisible illness. Virtually everyone is guaranteed to know at least one person with an invisible illness, whether they are aware of it or not.