Aura (symptom)
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| Aura (symptom) | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Visual disturbances, sensory changes, speech disturbances |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Typically before migraine headache |
| Duration | 5 to 60 minutes |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Cortical spreading depression |
| Risks | Migraine, family history |
| Diagnosis | Clinical evaluation, patient history |
| Differential diagnosis | Transient ischemic attack, seizure, retinal detachment |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Migraine prophylaxis, lifestyle modifications |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Occurs in about 25% of people with migraines |
| Deaths | N/A |
Aura (symptom)
An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some with migraine or epilepsy before either the headache or seizure begins. It often manifests as the perception of a strange light, an unpleasant smell, or confusing thoughts or experiences. Some people experience aura without a subsequent migraine or seizure (a condition called "migraine aura without headache" or "acephalgic migraine").
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Auras can be different for each person. They may include:
- Visual phenomena, such as seeing various shapes, bright spots, or flashes of light
- Vision loss
- Pins and needles sensations in an arm or leg
- Speech or language difficulties (aphasia)
- Less commonly, an aura may be associated with limb weakness (hemiplegic migraine).
Causes[edit | edit source]
Auras are typically caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. This can occur as a result of:
- Migraine
- Epilepsy
- Brain tumor
- Certain genetic disorders
- Certain medications
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for auras depends on the underlying cause. In many cases, treating the underlying condition (such as migraine or epilepsy) can help reduce the frequency and severity of auras.
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