Complex migraine (complicated migraine)
About Complex migraine (complicated migraine)
A migraine headache associated with neurologic symptoms. The neurologic symptoms can be blurring vision, double vision, facial weakness, arm or leg weakness, numbness, or confusion. Some authorities believe the symptoms come from a temporary narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain. These symptoms can be very scary and can be mistaken for a stroke. A patient with this disorder should seek immediate medical attention if they have new neurologic symptoms with their headache.Symptoms
Headache associated with weakness, numbness, visual problems, poor coordination, difficulty speaking.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be done. If this is the first episode the provider may do an extensive work-up to rule out other causes of the symptoms such as a brain CT scan or MRI.Conventional treatment summary
Treatment of the migraine headache.Medical specialties
Neurology · Pediatric Neurology
This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Complex migraine (complicated migraine).