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Migraine with Aura
Definition
Disease: | Migraine with Aura | ![]() |
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Category: | Neurological diseases |
Disease Definition:
A variety of mostly visual sensations that accompany or come before the pain of migraine attack – a condition called migraine with aura, are experienced by some people who get migraines.
A migraine with aura is most often characterized by visual disturbances such as zigzagging patterns, flashes of light or even blind spots. However, other sensations like tingling or numbness in parts of the body and speech problems may also accompany a migraine with aura.
A migraine with aura can be treated with prescription medications and pain relievers. However, self-care measures including avoiding migraine triggers, and preventive medications may help prevent a migraine with aura.
Work Group:
Prepared by: Scientific Section
Symptoms, Causes
Symptoms: The most common feature of migraine aura is visual disturbances. The following may be included in the signs and symptoms:
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Causes:
It's not clearly understood what exactly causes a migraine with aura. However, a visual aura is believed to be like an electrical or chemical wave that moves across the part of the brain that processes visual signals (visual cortex). The wave may cause these visual hallucinations as it spreads.
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Complications
Complications:
The risk of stroke is slightly higher in people who have migraine with aura. If women have high blood pressure, take birth control pills or smoke, they have an even higher risk of stroke. |
Treatments:
To treat migraines, several drugs are available. Those drugs range from over-the-counter NSAIDs to prescription medications. To decide which medications are best for the patient's situation, the doctor can help. |
Prognosis: Not Available |
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