Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache. Migraines can be divided into two main types: migraine with aura (classic migraine) or without aura (common migraine). Between 10 and 30% of migraines are with aura occur. The set of symptoms usually occurs between 15-30 minutes occurs before the onset of migraine. The most common symptoms include visual disturbances such as flashing lights, distortion in the size or shape of objects (zigzag), or seeing dark spots in the field of vision.
Some migraines with aura may also include symptoms affecting the nervous system, such as numbness or tingling in the face or arms, strange smells or noises, or weakness on one side of the body. Migraines are more common in adult women than in men. (more…)