Types of Migraines

The most common type, characterized by moderate to severe headache pain, usually on one side of the head, with symptoms like nausea, light and sound sensitivity.

Involves additional neurological symptoms, known as aura, such as visual disturbances, tingling, or speech difficulties, typically occurring before the headache phase.

Defined by headaches on 15 or more days per month, with migraine symptoms on at least 8 days. It represents a more severe form of the condition.

Occurs in sync with a woman’s menstrual cycle, likely related to hormonal changes. It can happen with or without aura.

Leads to dizziness and balance problems, often without headache pain. It can cause sensitivity to motion, light, and sound.

A rare form causing temporary paralysis or neurological deficits on one side of the body before or during the headache.

Another rare type, involving temporary, partial, or complete loss of vision in one eye, accompanied or followed by a headache.

Characterized by aura and other migraine symptoms but without the headache phase.

A severe migraine that lasts for more than 72 hours.