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What Are The Symptoms Of Migraine Headache?
Question: Hey I'm waiting on another answer but how would I know that my headaches are not migraines. I have had a lot of those for about a week now and always start from the back of my head up and noise makes worst
Brief Answer:
Likely migraine
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If the following symptoms are present with headache, then it is most likely to be migraine:
1. nausea and vomiting
2. dizziness
3. photophobia, i.e. aggravation by light
4. phonophobia, i.e. aggravation by sound
You are most likely having migaine, however a proper evaluation and examination by a neurologist will help you reach to a diagnosis and get appropriate management.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Likely migraine
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If the following symptoms are present with headache, then it is most likely to be migraine:
1. nausea and vomiting
2. dizziness
3. photophobia, i.e. aggravation by light
4. phonophobia, i.e. aggravation by sound
You are most likely having migaine, however a proper evaluation and examination by a neurologist will help you reach to a diagnosis and get appropriate management.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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