Migraine Statistics
Although the following information is subject to change and somewhat difficult to quantify because migraines themselves are often misdiagnosed, it might provide some insight into the prevalence of the condition amongst the general population.
Migraines and Gender
Before puberty, the incidence of migraines is almost 50-50 among boys and girls. After puberty, the number of women [...]
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Aura: a bright shape, flashes of light and color, or blurred vision that partially or totally blocks vision in one eye; numbness or tingling of the face; a feeling that one’s limbs are distorted, i.e., one hand is larger than the other; weakness or heaviness of the limbs; difficulty speaking and confusion.
Biofeedback Training: a non-drug migraine headache treatment that uses specialized equipment to teach the patient relaxation techniques that can be used to prevent or lessen the onset of a migraine attack.
Migraine Profile: a “diary” or written summary of your migraine frequency, severity, and treatment. A migraine profile helps the doctor diagnose and understand your condition.
Migraine-Related Stroke: called migrainous infarction or complicated migraine, is extremely rare. Symptoms include confusion, partial paralysis, speech impairement, and aura. Visual impairment on both sides, weakness of limbs, dizziness, and inability to walk properly. Risk factors include smoking, oral contraceptive use, and ergotamine use. These symptoms persist after the attack has ended. In some cases the impairments improve or disappear with treatment; in other cases they are permanent.
NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs that are can be used as migraine medications for treating moderate migraines. A few brands are now available over the counter. These medications have fewer side effects than stronger prescription drugs.
Postheadache: also called the postdrome, it is the 24-hour period after a migraine occurs. People may either experience fatigue and tiredness or euphoria or elation. It varies per person and is sometimes linked to the severity of the attack.
Preheadache: also called the prodrome, it begins a few hours before the migraine begins and is usually accompanied by irritability, fluid retention, increased thirst, or frequent urination.
Biofeedback Training: a non-drug migraine headache treatment that uses specialized equipment to teach the patient relaxation techniques that can be used to prevent or lessen the onset of a migraine attack.
Migraine Profile: a “diary” or written summary of your migraine frequency, severity, and treatment. A migraine profile helps the doctor diagnose and understand your condition.
Migraine-Related Stroke: called migrainous infarction or complicated migraine, is extremely rare. Symptoms include confusion, partial paralysis, speech impairement, and aura. Visual impairment on both sides, weakness of limbs, dizziness, and inability to walk properly. Risk factors include smoking, oral contraceptive use, and ergotamine use. These symptoms persist after the attack has ended. In some cases the impairments improve or disappear with treatment; in other cases they are permanent.
NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs that are can be used as migraine medications for treating moderate migraines. A few brands are now available over the counter. These medications have fewer side effects than stronger prescription drugs.
Postheadache: also called the postdrome, it is the 24-hour period after a migraine occurs. People may either experience fatigue and tiredness or euphoria or elation. It varies per person and is sometimes linked to the severity of the attack.
Preheadache: also called the prodrome, it begins a few hours before the migraine begins and is usually accompanied by irritability, fluid retention, increased thirst, or frequent urination.
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