About Migraines
Migraine is a neurological disorder that causes recurring attacks of headache and other symptoms. Pain may be throbbing and accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and sometimes a temporary aura.
Symptoms can overlap between conditions. How they change, relevant health history, medications and risk factors are therefore as important as the condition name during an assessment.
Symptoms and details worth noting
Before a consultation, note the details that best describe the concern. They help the healthcare professional understand the problem and how urgent it may be.
- When symptoms began and how they are changing
- Temperature, hydration, pain and ability to do normal activities
- Recent illness, travel, exposure, injury or medication changes
- Age, pregnancy and relevant medical history
Possible causes and context
These factors can guide an assessment, but they cannot confirm a diagnosis on their own.
- A recent infection or environmental exposure
- Fluid, sleep or nutrition changes
- Medication effects
- Another condition that needs examination or testing
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How a virtual consultation may help
The healthcare professional first checks symptoms, risk factors and warning signs. Based on the assessment, they may discuss appropriate options or recommend in-person care.
- Review the full symptom timeline
- Assess hydration and other warning signs
- Discuss appropriate supportive care
- Determine whether testing or an in-person examination is needed
Signs that need prompt attention
Call 911 or seek urgent care for severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, new confusion, fainting, seizure, signs of stroke, uncontrolled bleeding or rapid deterioration.