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- Ocular migraine: When to seek help - Mayo Clinic
What is an ocular migraine? Is it a sign of something serious? The term "ocular migraine" can be confusing Headache specialists don't use this term anymore, but it has been used to describe migraines that occur with changes in vision The term often is used to refer to two different conditions that cause visual changes: Migraine with aura and retinal migraine
- Migraine - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A migraine is a headache that can cause intense throbbing pain or a pulsing feeling, usually on one side of the head It often happens with nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so bad that it interferes with your daily activities
- Migraine with aura - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Migraine aura symptoms include temporary visual or other disturbances that usually strike before other migraine symptoms — such as intense head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound Migraine aura usually occurs within an hour before head pain begins and generally lasts less than 60 minutes Sometimes migraine aura occurs without headache, especially in people age 50 and older
- Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes? - Mayo Clinic
For some people, weather changes may cause imbalances in brain chemicals, including serotonin, which can prompt a migraine Weather-related triggers also may worsen a headache caused by other triggers If you feel your migraines are triggered by weather, you may be understandably frustrated After
- Headaches and hormones: Whats the connection? - Mayo Clinic
Using hormonal birth control to prevent migraines may be right for you if you don't smoke and if you don't have migraine with aura But if you smoke or experience aura, talk with your healthcare professional before starting birth control that contains estrogen Migraine with aura means having nervous system symptoms before or during a migraine
- Migraine with aura - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Preventive medications Medications can help prevent frequent migraines, with or without aura Your doctor might recommend preventive medications if you have frequent, long-lasting or severe headaches that don't respond well to treatment Preventive medication is aimed at reducing how often you get a migraine headache with or without aura, how severe the attacks are, and how long they last
- Migraines and gastrointestinal problems: Is there a link?
Is there a link between migraines and gastrointestinal problems? There may be a connection between headaches and the gut Nausea and vomiting often occur with migraine attacks And research suggests that people who have headaches often may be more likely to develop gastrointestinal conditions
- Migraine - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Migraines can be diagnosed by a specialist trained in treating headaches, known as a neurologist The diagnosis is based on your medical history, symptoms, and a physical and neurological exam If your condition is complex or suddenly becomes serious, tests to rule out other causes of your pain might include:
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