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Neurological Care

Migraine

Personalized evaluation and treatment for migraine and recurring headache disorders.

In the nervous system
01 · Where it sits

Occipital lobe

Vision and visual processing. Migraine is usually associated with this part of the nervous system.

A broad teaching association, not a diagnosis. A symptom in one area very often originates somewhere else entirely, and only a neurological examination can establish where.

Six faces showing where the pain sits in migraine, tension, sinus, cluster, allergy and exertional headacheMigraineTensionSinusClusterAllergyExertional
Where the pain sits is one of the things that separates a migraine from the other common headaches — migraine is typically one-sided, tension is a band around the head, sinus pain sits over the cheeks. It is a starting point for the history, not a way to diagnose yourself.Illustration: Servier Medical Art, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Understanding Migraine

Migraine Without Aura: Recurrent headache episodes that may be associated with nausea and sensitivity to light or sound.

Migraine With Aura: Migraine associated with temporary visual, sensory or other neurological symptoms.

Chronic Migraine: Frequent migraine episodes that may significantly affect daily activities and quality of life.

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Symptoms of Migraine

Moderate to severe headache
Throbbing or pulsating pain
Nausea or vomiting
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to sound
Visual disturbances
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Diagnosis & Evaluation

  • Detailed headache history
  • Neurological examination
  • Identification of headache triggers
  • Assessment of headache pattern
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Treatment & Management

  • Acute migraine management
  • Preventive treatment when appropriate
  • Trigger management
  • Lifestyle guidance
  • Regular follow-up

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