Vestibular migraines are a neurological condition characterized by migraine-associated vertigo (a spinning sensation), imbalance, nausea, or vomiting, either with or without a headache. Here are some key points:
Symptoms
- Migraine-related symptoms: Headache, photophobia (light sensitivity), phonophobia (auditory Show Full Answer
Vestibular migraines are a neurological condition characterized by migraine-associated vertigo (a spinning sensation), imbalance, nausea, or vomiting, either with or without a headache. Here are some key points:
Symptoms
- Migraine-related symptoms: Headache, photophobia (light sensitivity), phonophobia (auditory sensitivity), and visual aura (temporary vision disturbances like blind spots or shimmering lights).
- Vestibular-related symptoms: Vertigo, imbalance, nausea, and vomiting.
Diagnosis
- Criteria:
- At least five episodes of vestibular symptoms (moderate to severe) lasting from 5 minutes to 72 hours.
- A history of migraine with or without aura.
- Symptoms not better explained by another diagnosis.
- One or more migraine features with at least half of the vestibular episodes (e.g., headache with specific characteristics, photophobia, phonophobia, or visual aura).
Similar Conditions
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): Inner ear disorder causing vertigo due to displaced calcium crystals.
- Ménière’s disease: Balance disorder caused by an abnormality in the inner ear.
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA): Often referred to as a mini-stroke.
Prevalence
- Affects up to 1% of the population.
- More common in women than men, with a gender ratio of 5 to 1.
Diagnosis Process
- Typically involves a neurologist reviewing several years of headache and vestibular symptoms history.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Vestibular Migraines — An Overview" on MyMigraineTeam.
September 2, 2024
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