Classic migraine
Classic migraine: Introduction
A headache which is preceded by some type of warning such as an aura or some other visual disturbance. An aura is a visual disturbance where the person feels a sensation of light. A headache is a pain in the head.
Symptoms of Classic migraine
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symptoms of Classic migraine
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Disease Topics Related To Classic migraine
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Medical Textbooks Online about Classic migraine
Medical Books Excerpts
- HEADACHE
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Aura
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Headache
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- HEADACHE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Aura
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Headache
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Headache
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Headache
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Aura
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Headache
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Headache
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Aura
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Headache
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Headache
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Aura
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Headache
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Classic migraine: Medical Mistakes
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Classic migraine: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Classic migraine
Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps,
particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes.
However, there are also various other causes.
See causes of leg cramps or ...read more »
Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms
of severe brain injury are hard to miss,
it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild concussion diagnosis....read more »
MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms
such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked.
This is particularly true of mild traumatic brain...read more »
Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had
suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return.
A variety of...read more »
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be
correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also occur in children.
See misdiagnosis...read more »
Pituitary conditions often undiagnosed cause of symptoms: There are a variety of symptoms
that can be caused by a pituitary disorder (see symptoms of pituitary disorders).
For example, fatigue, headache, weight...read more »
Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency
is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis).
See symptoms...read more »
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Classic migraine: Research Doctors & Specialists
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Classic migraine: Rare Types
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Causes of Classic migraine
- Secondary to brain dysfunction
- Depolarization theory
- Vascular theory
- Family history of migraine headaches (70-80%)
- Medications (i.e., birth control pills, vasodilators)
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causes of Classic migraine
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Treatments for Classic migraine
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News Archives for Classic migraine
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Classic migraine
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Videos for Classic migraine
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Good communication between a doctor and patient is crucial. Migraine sufferers should prepare to discuss details of their symptoms with their...
There are two basic types of medications used to treat migraines: drugs to prevent migraines from occurring and drugs to treat the headache once it...
Many migraine sufferers are using alternative treatments to prevent and alleviate their migraine attacks.
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Prognosis for Classic migraine
Prognosis for Classic migraine:
Migraine usually does not represent a significant threat to health. However, in rare circumstances, people with migraine may be at risk of serious complications. A severe migraine may result in a stroke, possibly due to prolonged constriction of blood vessels. Some people may have side effects of medications.
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Reseach about Classic migraine
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Clinical Trials for Classic migraine
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and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Classic migraine include:
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Clinical Trials for Classic migraine
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Types of Classic migraine
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