Usually, a headache with additional symptoms of sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and worsening with physical activity is most suggestive of a migraine. A migraine with aura involves reversible neurological symptoms that can be visual or sensory (e.g., flashing lights, zig-zag lines, foggy vision).[1]
How is a migraine diagnosed?
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A migraine is typically diagnosed based on a headache accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and worsening with physical activity. Additionally, a migraine with aura includes reversible neurological symptoms, which may be visual or sensory, such as flashing lights or zig-zag lines.