Migraine
A neurological condition causing recurrent moderate-to-severe headaches, often with nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances.
Also known as: migraine headache.
Category: Neurological
Drugs labeled for Migraine
19 medication ingredients list an association with migraine in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Migraine
The following symptoms have been associated with Migraine in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Aura
A sensory warning sign, such as visual flashes or zigzag lines, that can occur before a migraine or seizure....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Light Sensitivity
Discomfort or pain when looking at light, which can accompany migraine, eye inflammation, or meningitis....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Sound Sensitivity
Discomfort or pain triggered by sound, often associated with migraine....
Throbbing Headache
A headache with a pounding or throbbing quality, which is characteristic of migraine....
Visual Disturbances
Changes in vision such as flashes, spots, zigzags, or blurred areas, which can accompany migraine or other con...
Tests used to investigate Migraine
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Migraine. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Migraine, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
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Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Meningitis
Inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord, usually caused by infection. Can be life-threa...
cerebral arteriopathy, autosomal recessive, with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy 1
cerebral arteriopathy, autosomal recessive, with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy 1 is a medical c...
When to seek emergency care
Seek emergency care for a sudden severe 'thunderclap' headache, headache with fever and stiff neck, or headache after head injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Migraine?
Migraine is a health condition described in medical literature. A neurological condition causing recurrent moderate-to-severe headaches, often with nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances.
What are the symptoms of Migraine?
Migraine is associated with 7 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Aura, Headache, Light Sensitivity, Nausea and vomiting, Sound Sensitivity, Throbbing Headache. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Migraine diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Migraine include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP). This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Migraine, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.