episodic migraine definition
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Chronic migraine Chronic migraine is a distinct and relatively recently defined sub-type of Chronic Daily Headache. The International Headache Society defines chronic migraine as more than fifteen headache days per month over a three month period of which more than eight are migrainous, in the absence of medication over use. Episodic migraine is the other migraine sub-type, which is defined as less than 15 headache days per month.1.
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- A throbbing, unilateral pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and photophobia is characteristic of: migraine headache. A patient comes to the clinic complaining of neck and shoulder pain and is unable to turn her head.
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What Is a Migraine? A migraine is a throbbing painful headache, usually on one side of the head, that is often initiated or triggered by specific compounds or situations (environment, stress, hormones, and many others). They occur more often in women (75%, approximately) and may affect a person's ability to do common tasks.
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Migraine 1 Chronic migraine is a complication of migraines, and is a headache that fulfills diagnostic criteria for migraine headache and occurs for a greater time interval. 2  Specifically, greater or equal to 15 days/month for longer than 3 months.
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Episodic Memory Episodic Memory. Episodic memory is the type of memory that is tied to a location. The brain remembers things (what) with a time & place stamp, especially when there is emotional amplitude (positive or negative). This provides a pathway to memory and for retrieval.
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Glossary of Headache Terms Chronic Headache-Headache that occurs frequently over a period of time, generally at least every other day or 15 days per month for a period of at least six months. Classic Migraine-An older term for what is now called migraine with aura (see definition of aura above).
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Ocular Migraines (Ophthalmic or Eye Migraines) Ocular migraines are painless, temporary visual disturbances that can affect one or both eyes. Though they can be frightening, ocular migraines typically are harmless and self-resolve without medication within 20 to 30 minutes.
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Glossary of Headache Terms In the case of headache, such nondrug therapies might include: biofeedback, acupuncture, dietary counseling, stress management training, physical therapy, etc. Ocular Migraine-A type of migraine with aura or classical migraine in which visual symptoms are prominent, sometimes with little or no headache component.
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History The migraine aura is a complex of neurologic symptoms that may precede or accompany the headache phase or may occur in isolation. It usually develops over 5-20 minutes and lasts less than 60 minutes. The aura can be visual, sensory, or motor or any combination of these.
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Ocular Migraine â What You Can Do An ocular migraine is a type of migraine headache that is associated with visual disturbances in one eye. This type of migraine is not common, and is often diagnosed after other possible causes for the symptoms are ruled out.
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- An aura is a group of nervous system (neurologic) symptoms. These symptoms are considered a warning sign that a migraine is coming. Most often, the vision is affected and can include any or all of the following: Temporary blind spots or colored spots.
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Migraine Migraines are divided into seven subclasses (some of which include further subdivisions): 1  Migraine without aura, or common migraine, involves migraine headaches that are not accompanied by an aura. 2  Migraine with aura, or classic migraine, usually involves migraine headaches accompanied by an aura.
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Genetic link between epilepsy and migraine Medical evidence has established that migraine and epilepsy often co-occur in patients; this co-occurrence is called comorbidity.. Previous studies have found that people with epilepsy are substantially more likely than the general population to have migraine headache.
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Itchy Scalp or Neck An itchy scalp is very common, particularly in adults, and may or may not be due to any disease. If there is absolutely nothing visible accompanying an itchy scalp or just a few flakes of dry skin, you may have a mild case of dandruff. Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) is the most common cause of an itchy rash on the scalp in adults and tends to affect the whole scalp; psoriasis is another common cause of itchy scalp and is often found just on the back of the scalp. Both conditions, dandruff and scalp psoriasis, have patches of redness and scaling and may also affect the ear area.
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Autobahn This autobahn has three separated lanes in each direction and an emergency lane. On the autobahns there is an advisory speed limit (Richtgeschwindigkeit) of 130 km/h (unless otherwise regulated by signs).
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Overview A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Many people also have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine is a common health condition, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men. They usually begin in early adulthood.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today Migraine is typically characterized by severe, recurring head pain, usually located on one side of the head and one or more of the following associated symptoms: nausea; vomiting; and increased sensitivity to light, sound and smell. Other associated symptoms may include lightheadedness, diarrhea and scalp tenderness.
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Glossary of Headache Terms Abdominal Migraine-A type of migraine that mainly occurs in childhood, characterized by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes diarrhea, but with little or no headache.
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Seeing âspotsâ, zig-zag lines, and flashing lights Some migraines are preceded by sensory warning symptoms called auras. In the case of ophthalmic migraine, the aura will be visual in nature and may be described as: Seeing flashing or flickering lights (scintillations) Seeing zig-zag lines or waves. Seeing an enlarging blind spot (scotoma) in the center of the visual field.
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Medications to Prevent Episodic Migraines Anticonvulsants to Prevent Episodic Migraines. In terms of anticonvulsants, the American Academy of Neurology concluded that the valproate products, divalproex sodium, and sodium valproate, as well as topiramate (topamax) are effective (Level A drugs) in preventing migraines. Side effects of topiramate include.
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Vestibular Migraine, Migraine Vertigo, Migraine Associated Dizziness The migraine with which the lay public is familiar involves headache and sometimes involves having a warning called an aura. The aura can be many things. Most commonly, it is a transient visual disturbance such as zigzag lights, halos, bright spots, and associated dimness of vision which may last 5-30 minutes.
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- Confidence votes 319K. A prostrating migraine is of any length or intensity that causes the patient to require absolute minimum external input. This can be as simple as a need to sit down and close ones eyes, or as severe as an inability to stand and require all light and sound pollution be removed.
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Diagnosing the Migraine Headache: Types, Symptoms, Signs, Typical Migraine, Atypical Migraine Migraine headache predominantly affects young and middle aged adults. It is a heterogeneous disease. Patient may suffer with symptoms of aura with mild or no headache. Symptoms of aura with mild headache or absence of headache is classified as Atypical Migraine. Symptoms and Signs of Migraine Headache are Divided in Following Three Types- Typical Migraine (unilateral headache) With Aura.
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Episodic Memory: Definition and Examples Episodic memory is a person’s unique memory of a specific event; it will be different from someone else’s recollection of the same experience. Episodic memory is a person’s unique memory of a specific event; it will be different from someone else’s recollection of the same experience.
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Why do migraines occur? What triggers a migraine? Your MNT account status. Migraines: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments. A migraine is a severe, painful headache that can be preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. The excruciating pain that migraines bring can last for hours or even days.
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- Migraine with aura is a relatively new name for the less common type of migraine headache. Aura refers to feelings and symptoms you notice shortly before the headache begins. These early symptoms are also called a prodrome. Scientists aren't sure what causes migraines with aura.