Aura (symptom)
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Synonyms | N/A |
Pronounce | N/A |
Specialty | N/A |
Symptoms | Visual disturbances, sensory changes, speech disturbances |
Complications | N/A |
Onset | Typically before migraine headache |
Duration | 5 to 60 minutes |
Types | N/A |
Causes | Cortical spreading depression |
Risks | Migraine, family history |
Diagnosis | Clinical evaluation, patient history |
Differential diagnosis | Transient ischemic attack, seizure, retinal detachment |
Prevention | N/A |
Treatment | Migraine prophylaxis, lifestyle modifications |
Medication | N/A |
Prognosis | N/A |
Frequency | Occurs in about 25% of people with migraines |
Deaths | N/A |
Aura (symptom)
An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some with migraine or epilepsy before either the headache or seizure begins. It often manifests as the perception of a strange light, an unpleasant smell, or confusing thoughts or experiences. Some people experience aura without a subsequent migraine or seizure (a condition called "migraine aura without headache" or "acephalgic migraine").
Symptoms
Auras can be different for each person. They may include:
- Visual phenomena, such as seeing various shapes, bright spots, or flashes of light
- Vision loss
- Pins and needles sensations in an arm or leg
- Speech or language difficulties (aphasia)
- Less commonly, an aura may be associated with limb weakness (hemiplegic migraine).
Causes
Auras are typically caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This can occur as a result of:
- Migraine
- Epilepsy
- Brain tumor
- Certain genetic disorders
- Certain medications
Treatment
Treatment for auras depends on the underlying cause. In many cases, treating the underlying condition (such as migraine or epilepsy) can help reduce the frequency and severity of auras.
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