Migraines can be classified into several types, each with distinct characteristics. Here are the main types of migraines:
Migraine without Aura (Common Migraine): This is the most prevalent type, characterized by moderate to severe headache pain, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Migraine with Aura (Classic Migraine): This type includes neurological symptoms (aura) that occur before or during the headache. Auras can involve visual disturbances, sensory changes, or speech difficulties.
Chronic Migraine: This is diagnosed when a person experiences migraine headaches on 15 or more days per month for at least three months, with at least eight of those days meeting the criteria for migraine.
Hemiplegic Migraine: A rare and severe form of migraine that can cause temporary paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, along with typical migraine symptoms.
Retinal Migraine: This type involves temporary vision loss or blindness in one eye, accompanied by headache. It is also rare.
Vestibular Migraine: This type is characterized by vertigo or dizziness, which can occur with or without a headache.
Menstrual Migraine: These migraines are linked to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle and typically occur just before or during menstruation.
Migraine with Brainstem Aura: This type involves symptoms that affect the brainstem, such as dizziness, tinnitus, and difficulty speaking, along with headache.
Abdominal Migraine: More common in children, this type involves abdominal pain and can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, without the typical headache.
Cervical Migraine: This type is associated with neck pain and can be triggered by neck movement or tension.