Migraine with aura
Migraine with Aura
Migraine with aura (pronunciation: /maɪˈɡreɪn wɪð ˈɔːrə/) is a type of migraine characterized by neurological symptoms, known as an aura, that precedes the headache.
Etymology
The term "migraine" is derived from the Greek word "hemicrania," meaning "half the skull," referring to the unilateral nature of the headache. The term "aura" comes from the Latin word for "breeze" or "air," which metaphorically refers to the transient nature of the symptoms.
Definition
A migraine with aura is a recurrent headache disorder manifesting in attacks lasting 4-72 hours. Typical characteristics of the headache are unilateral location, pulsating quality, moderate or severe intensity, aggravation by routine physical activity and association with nausea and/or photophobia and phonophobia.
Symptoms
The aura typically involves visual disturbances such as flashes of light, blind spots, or zigzag patterns. Other symptoms can include tingling on one side of the face or down one arm and difficulty speaking. The aura usually lasts less than an hour, and is followed by a severe headache, which can last from a few hours to several days.
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Treatment
Treatment for migraine with aura may include a combination of medications to relieve symptoms and prevent future attacks. Lifestyle changes, such as stress management and avoidance of migraine triggers, may also be beneficial.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Migraine with aura
- Wikipedia's article - Migraine with aura
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