Atypical Migraine

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What is Atypical Migraine?

Atypical Migraine is also known as common migraine or sick headache, migraine without aura. Atypical Migraine may include a whole head instead of one side and it also includes severe neurological effects. The 23 million Americans are approximately 18% of females and 6% of males are suffered from atypical migraine. It is more seen in white person.

Causes of Atypical Migraine

• It occurs when blood vessels in the brain spasm
• Genetic disorder
• Insufficient sleep
• Exposure to bright or fluorescent lighting
• Motion sickness
• Weather changes

Symptoms of Atypical Migraine

• Facial pain
• Nausea and abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Sensitivity of light
• Motor symptoms like hemiparesis
• Skin pallor

Treatment for Atypical Migraine

• Dihydroergotamine - Alpha-adrenergic blocking agent with direct stimulating effect on smooth muscle of peripheral and cranial blood vessels, depresses central vasomotor centers.
• Patients should do exercise and sleep well.
• Diet: Avoid dietary triggers of migraine.
• Ibuprofen- First-line treatment for mild to moderately severe migraine events.
• Aspirin - Treats mild to moderately severe pain and headache.