Migraine with Typical Aura

Migraine with Typical Aura

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAAug 09, 2021

What are the other Names for this Condition? (Also known as/Synonyms)

  • Migraine Headache with Typical Aura

What is Migraine with Typical Aura? (Definition/Background Information)

  • Migraine with Typical Aura may be described as migraine with aura, where the aura presents any or all of the following features without any motor (muscle) weakness:
    • Visual symptoms
    • Sensory symptoms
    • Speech or language symptoms
  • By definition, Migraine with Typical Aura is also marked by the presence or absence of headache, and is a gradually developing condition
  • Accordingly, there are two forms of Migraine with Typical Aura that include:
    • Typical Aura with Headache
    • Typical Aura without Headache
  • Individuals of any age group, gender, race, or ethnicity may be at risk for Migraine with Typical Aura
  • The duration of each episodic attacks does not last more than 60 minutes, and a complete reversibility of the symptoms is noted

The criteria for diagnosis of Migraine with Typical Aura as outlined by the International Headache Society (IHS) is given below:

  • Attacks fulfilling criteria for “migraine with aura” and the criterion below
  • Aura consisting of both of the following:
    • Fully reversible visual, sensory and/or speech/language symptoms
    • No motor, brainstem, or retinal symptoms

(Source: International Headache Society Classification ICHD-3, London, United Kingdom)

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