Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated symptoms.
Also called: Intermittent migraine headaches, Migraine, Migraine headache, Migraine headaches.
Conditions associated with migraine
The following conditions have been associated with migraine in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CACH syndrome
CACH syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Combined malonic and methylmalonic acidemia
Combined malonic and methylmalonic acidemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Craniofaciofrontodigital syndrome
Craniofaciofrontodigital syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Epilepsy with auditory features
Epilepsy with auditory features is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Essential thrombocythemia
Essential thrombocythemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial colorectal cancer Type X
Familial colorectal cancer Type X is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
GATA2 deficiency spectrum
GATA2 deficiency spectrum is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Legionnaires disease
Legionnaires disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Localized scleroderma
Localized scleroderma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
MELAS
MELAS is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
MELAS syndrome
MELAS (Mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke) syndrome is a rare progressive mul...
Mal de débarquement
Mal de débarquement is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Malignant atrophic papulosis
Malignant atrophic papulosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Morgagni-Stewart-Morel syndrome
Morgagni-Stewart-Morel syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Norrie disease
Norrie disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
PFAPA syndrome
PFAPA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Paroxysmal hemicrania
Paroxysmal hemicrania is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Rabies
Rabies is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations
Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations is a medical condition that...
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate migraine
When investigating migraine, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. 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 ...
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Measures tissue damage from various conditions....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside migraine
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if migraine is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom migraine mean?
Migraine is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated symptoms.
Which conditions are associated with migraine?
Migraine has been reported in association with 73 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 17q11 microdeletion syndrome, Acromegaly, Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy, Arachnoiditis, Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about migraine?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.