Migraine Headache (cont.)
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- Migraine Headache Overview
- Migraine Headache Causes
- Migraine Headache Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Migraine Headache Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Exams and Tests
The diagnosis of migraine headache rests solely on what a patient describes to a doctor. A doctor's physical examination of a migraineur typically reveals nothing out of the ordinary; however, a neurological examination will be performed to rule out other causes of headache.
Other causes include stroke, tumor, inflammation of a blood vessel, and infection of the brain's coverings (meningitis) or of the sinuses. In such cases, the following tests may also be performed:
- Blood tests
- X-rays
- CT scan or MRI of the head to look for bleeding, stroke, or tumor
- A spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) to look for evidence of infection or bleeding
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Migraines are severe, throbbing headaches frequently located in the temples or frontal head regions.
