Types of Migraine

Types of Migraine

There are several types of migraines, which can be categorized based on their clinical features:

  1. Migraine with Aura: Characterized by premonitory neurological phenomena such as visual scotomas before the headache phase.
  2. Migraine without Aura (formerly termed common migraine): Features include unilateral throbbing headache, nausea and vomiting, or photophobia.

Other types mentioned in recent sources include:

  • Chronic Migraine: Headaches on 8 or more days per month with at least 15 total days of headaches.
  • Hemiplegic Migraine
  • Retinal Migraine
  • Abdominal Migraine (commonly seen in children)
  • Vestibular Migraine
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dr.kijakarn junda MD. first class hon. , FRCP(t)

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