Retinal Migraine is a rare form of migraine that affects vision in one eye.
It causes temporary blindness or visual disturbances like flashing lights or blind spots.
These symptoms usually last from a few minutes to an hour.
A headache may follow or occur along with the visual symptoms.
Treatment involves managing triggers and preventing future attacks.
Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare type of migraine that causes temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the body.
It often mimics a stroke, with symptoms like numbness, vision changes, and difficulty speaking.
Attacks can last from hours to days and may include severe headache and aura.
It can be familial (genetic) or sporadic (without family history).
Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing future attacks.
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Vestibular Migraine is a type of migraine that primarily affects balance and spatial orientation rather than causing a typical headache.
Symptoms include dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, and nausea, often triggered by motion or certain visual stimuli.
Some patients may still experience mild to moderate headache during episodes.
It can significantly impact daily activities, especially walking, driving, or working.
Management involves vestibular rehabilitation, preventive migraine medications, and lifestyle modifications to reduce triggers.
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Abdominal Migraine is a type of migraine that primarily affects the stomach rather than the head, mostly seen in children.
Symptoms include recurrent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Attacks may be triggered by stress, certain foods, or hormonal changes.
Children often appear pale, fatigued, and irritable during episodes.
Management involves dietary changes, hydration, symptom relief medications, and preventive therapy in recurrent cases.
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Chronic Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by headaches occurring 15 or more days per month for over three months.
It often involves moderate to severe pain, typically on one side of the head, with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound.
Triggers include stress, hormonal changes, sleep disturbances, and certain foods.
Chronic migraine significantly impacts daily activities and quality of life.
Management involves preventive medications, lifestyle modifications, and acute treatments for headache episodes.
Menstrual Migraine occurs in women due to hormonal fluctuations, especially the drop in estrogen before menstruation.
It typically appears one or two days before or during periods.
Symptoms include throbbing headache, fatigue, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound.
These migraines are often more severe and resistant to usual treatments.
Management includes hormonal balance, preventive medications, and lifestyle
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Migraine With Aura is a type of migraine that begins with sensory disturbances known as “aura.”
These may include visual changes like flashing lights, blind spots, or zigzag lines.
The headache phase follows, often severe and throbbing, affecting one side of the head.
Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Treatment focuses on early medication, avoiding triggers, and preventive therapy.
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Migraine Without Aura is the most frequent type of migraine, characterized by moderate to severe headache, usually on one side of the head.
It often comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Unlike other types, it occurs without visual or sensory disturbances before the attack.
Triggers include stress, irregular sleep, dehydration, and hormonal changes.
Treatment involves pain relief, lifestyle modification, and preventive therapy.
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Migraine is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent, intense headaches often on one side of the head.
It may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
Some people experience warning signs called “aura” before the headache begins.
Triggers include stress, certain foods, hormonal changes, and lack of sleep.
Treatment focuses on pain relief, trigger avoidance, and preventive medications.
Allergic Sinusitis occurs when allergens like pollen, dust, or mold trigger inflammation of the sinus linings.
It causes nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, and facial pressure.
Unlike infectious sinusitis, it’s not caused by bacteria or viruses but by an allergic response.
Chronic exposure to allergens can lead to persistent sinus blockage and headaches.
Treatment includes antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, and avoiding allergy triggers.
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