What Is a Status Migraine?
A migraine headache is a headache that can cause a throbbing or pulsating pain. Migraine symptoms include sensitivity to light and sound; vomiting; and sleep problems. Migraines are classified according to the symptoms they produce. The most common types of migraines are termed migraines with or without aura. A less common type of migraine headache [...]
Different Types of Migraines
Even though most people think that there is only one kind of migraine, there are actually seven migraine types that people experience. Here are the types of migraines and symptoms that people might experience with them.
• Exertion Migraines – This type of migraine is usually over faster than the other kinds of migraines. It [...]
What Causes Migraines?
When someone is constantly plagued by migraines, they often wonder what are the migraine causes and the migraine triggers so that they can avoid having them so much. Here are some of the more common migraine causes.
Stress
One of the biggest migraine causes that people have is stress. Even though stress is known to cause [...]
Migraine vs Regular Headaches
How do you know if you are experiencing a migraine headache or just a regular headache. Migraine tests are usually just a review of the headache symptoms. With just a regular tension headache, you will experience a band of pain around the head, which may extend to the neck and back. It is [...]
What Is a Migraine Part II
A migraine is a form of vascular headache. It is caused by the increasing of the blood vessels near the temporal artery. The increase of the blood vessels causes the release of chemicals around these blood vessels. The temporal artery itself enlarges. It is located outside the skull, just under the [...]
What is an Ocular Migraine?
NOTE: this article is being rewritten to provide more accurate information.
Most people know what a migraine is but what is an ocular migraine? It is a migraine that may or may not cause pain but it does cause visual disruptions. These migraines are thought to be caused by changes in the blood flow [...]