What Are the Different Types of Migraines?
These days migraines are no longer considered to be just bad headaches but they are recognised as something or watch, just like the flu is much worse than accord. Any person who suffers from migraines especially if they have not suffered in the past to take the time to be checked by the doctor to ensure that there are no underlying medical causes.
Despite the fact that medicine has offered no 'official cure' for the migraine headache, research is picking up speed of the year. One area that great progress has been made is in the classification of types of migraines. The types of migraine that I list below are not the only ones but you should at least to gain an idea of how different types of migraine affects different people.
Classic Migraines
Also known as aura migraines, these have all the classic symptoms as well as an aura. Auras are a visual symptom that many people feel before the onset of a migraine. Some people have reported experiencing blurred vision, seeing lines or spots or even things that aren't there. It can be very upsetting for sufferers if you haven't experienced an aura before, but once explained they can be dealt with safely.
Common Migraines
What most people think of when describing migraine - throbbing headache and nausea. A loss of balance and feeling of disorientation can also occur - especially with your eyes closed. Other more unusual symptoms are prickling of the skin and ringing in the ears.
Exertion Migraines.
These migraines are often short lived but unpleasant nevertheless. They are usually experienced after vigorous exercise. its a good idea to get medical attention and stop exercising until the cause of these migraines has been determined.
Abdominal Migraines.
This type of migraine is usually found among children. The migraine actually starts off with a sore stomach that leads to the headache. When children are involved its always better to seek a medical opinion, especially if there is no previous history of this.
Basilar Artery Migraines.
Young women are the main sufferers and experience vomiting, dizziness and slurred speech.
The types of migraines often follow family lines, it its widely believed that migraines may be genetic in nature. As we come to understand more about migraines and their causes we are starting to deal with better, more effective strategies to control them. As always, if you have any concerns about your migraines or if you are suffering from a new type of migraine it a good idea to consult your physician.
Despite the fact that medicine has offered no 'official cure' for the migraine headache, research is picking up speed of the year. One area that great progress has been made is in the classification of types of migraines. The types of migraine that I list below are not the only ones but you should at least to gain an idea of how different types of migraine affects different people.
Classic Migraines
Also known as aura migraines, these have all the classic symptoms as well as an aura. Auras are a visual symptom that many people feel before the onset of a migraine. Some people have reported experiencing blurred vision, seeing lines or spots or even things that aren't there. It can be very upsetting for sufferers if you haven't experienced an aura before, but once explained they can be dealt with safely.
Common Migraines
What most people think of when describing migraine - throbbing headache and nausea. A loss of balance and feeling of disorientation can also occur - especially with your eyes closed. Other more unusual symptoms are prickling of the skin and ringing in the ears.
Exertion Migraines.
These migraines are often short lived but unpleasant nevertheless. They are usually experienced after vigorous exercise. its a good idea to get medical attention and stop exercising until the cause of these migraines has been determined.
Abdominal Migraines.
This type of migraine is usually found among children. The migraine actually starts off with a sore stomach that leads to the headache. When children are involved its always better to seek a medical opinion, especially if there is no previous history of this.
Basilar Artery Migraines.
Young women are the main sufferers and experience vomiting, dizziness and slurred speech.
The types of migraines often follow family lines, it its widely believed that migraines may be genetic in nature. As we come to understand more about migraines and their causes we are starting to deal with better, more effective strategies to control them. As always, if you have any concerns about your migraines or if you are suffering from a new type of migraine it a good idea to consult your physician.
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