Migraine is a common primary headache and is not a precursor to major illness. However, some diseases may have migraine as the first or main symptom.
Migraine is a separate disease name, can be seen at any age, with episodic unilateral throbbing headache as the main symptom, may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia, and may be aggravated by daily activities.
Some patients may have aura symptoms such as flash of light in front of the eyes before the attack, and the duration of each attack ranges from 4 to 72 hours, which can be relieved after rest. A clear diagnosis of the disease does not serve as a precursor to other major diseases.
However, some diseases, such as cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, low cranial pressure, intracranial tumors, etc., may have migraine as the main symptom or first symptom.
Patients experiencing migraine headache are advised to seek prompt medical attention to clarify the cause and then target treatment.