What is hemiplegic migraine?
Hemiplegic migraine is a rare form of migraine in which the patient complains of weakness in one area of the body, along with headache and other migraine symptoms.
Hemiplegic migraine usually develops in childhood. Symptoms last for several hours and days, and sometimes for weeks (in rare clinical cases).
The main symptoms of hemiplegic migraine are:
- Weakness in one part of the body;
- Headache;
- Changes related to vision;
- Numbness;
- Tingling sensation;
- Slurred speech.
During a hemiplegic migraine, a person may have other symptoms, such as:
- Fever;
- Confusion;
- Coordination problem;
- Nausea or vomiting;
- Increased sensitivity to light and noise.
Based on the symptoms, hemiplegic migraine is very similar to a stroke, epileptic attack and other potentially serious neurological pathologies, therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor and establish an accurate diagnosis.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to identify the cause of an episode of hemiplegic migraine attack, although the process may be exacerbated by a number of factors.
Risk factors are:
- Some food and smell, taste;
- The light
- Stress
- Insomnia or sleeping longer than recommended;
- Physical activity;
- Head injury
Source:
https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/hemiplegic-migraine/
