Introduction
Migraine is a type of headache and is one of the most common
neurological disorders. It affects about 1 in every 4 people aged 15 to 55 years in the United States.
Migraine is a type of headache and is one of the most common neurological disorders.
Migraine is a type of headache and is one of the most common neurological disorders.
It often manifests as a throbbing pain on one side of the head, which may be associated with sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. It can also cause nausea and vomiting, as well as visual disturbances such as blind spots or flashing lights. Though it tends to affect women more than men (3:1), migraine affects people from all walks of life regardless of age or race.
Unfortunately, many people have misconceptions about what migraine is and how best to treat it—while some are unfounded myths that have no basis in science whatsoever (e.g., “migraines are caused by chocolate”), others are simply misunderstandings due to incomplete information about this condition’s causes or treatments (e.g., “medication will cure your migraines”).
Some people experience aura before their headache begins. Symptoms of aura include seeing flashing lights, blind spots or other vision problems.
Aura is a neurological disorder that can lead to temporary loss of vision, speech or motor skills. It’s often a warning sign of an impending migraine. If you experience aura before your headache begins, it usually means that you’re experiencing a migraine with an aura.
Aura symptoms can be visual disturbances such as seeing flashing lights or blind spots; sensory disturbances such as numbness or tingling in the arms and legs; or speech problems like trouble speaking or understanding what others are saying (mild confusion).
Migraines can be recurring and long-lasting.
You may have heard that migraines are long-lasting, but what does that mean?
Migraines can last from 4-72 hours. The pain is often severe and disabling, and it can be triggered by certain foods, stress or lack of sleep.
When you’re experiencing a migraine, you want to make sure that you get the proper treatment—and not just take some ibuprofen and hope for the best. Here’s how:
There are many different types of migraines.
- There are two main types:
- Migraine with aura. These are characterized by visual disturbances (such as blind spots or flashing lights) before the headache pain begins.
- Migraine without aura. These occur without warning and may be accompanied by other symptoms including nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, sound and certain smells.
Migraine is a common headache disorder that can cause intense, long-lasting pain if not treated in time.
Migraine is a type of headache. It can be recurring, intense, and long-lasting if not treated in time.
- It’s not a disease or infection: Migraine has no known medical cause. The pain is caused by constriction of blood vessels that supply oxygen to the brain and nerves (migraineurs).
- It’s not contagious: You can’t catch migraine from someone with this disorder or give it to anyone else.
- It’s not psychological/psychiatric: While some people with migraines have psychological problems, it isn’t the cause of their headaches (though they may exacerbate each other).
Conclusion
Migraine is a common headache disorder that can cause intense, long-lasting pain if not treated in time. There are many different types of migraines, and some people experience aura before their headache begins. The symptoms of aura include seeing flashing lights, blind spots or other vision problems. If you or someone else experiences these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention immediately so they can be diagnosed with migraine early on before any serious damage occurs!
