{"id":3829,"date":"2025-09-18T13:54:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/?p=3829"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:07:54","slug":"quels-sont-les-4-types-de-migraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebalance-centre.com\/en\/quels-sont-les-4-types-de-migraine\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the 4 types of migraine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

From storms suddenly erupting in your head<\/strong>\u00a0Light flashes into your vision, thunder pulses behind your temples, and a heavy atmosphere that makes every movement unbearable. That's how many people describe a migraine, much more than just a headache. This neurological disease, as unpredictable as a summer sky, can turn daily life upside down and turn entire days into real ordeals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migraine<\/a> affects around 15 % of the world's population, with women predominating. Yet few people know that there are\u00a0different types of migraine<\/strong>each with its own particularities. Understanding these distinctions is essential for better disease management, identifying triggers and introducing appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main distinctions are 4 main types of migraine<\/strong> These include migraine without aura, migraine with aura, chronic migraine and vestibular migraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Migraine without aura<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Migraine without aura is the most common form<\/strong>representing nearly 70 to 80 % of cases<\/strong>. It manifests itself as moderate to severe pain, often described as pulsatile, generally localised on one side of the head. This pain can last from 4 hours to 72 hours<\/strong> if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common symptoms include<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Intolerance to light (photophobia) and noise (phonophobia).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nausea and sometimes vomiting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Worsening of pain during physical effort or simple movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This type of migraine is very disabling, as it often forces sufferers to interrupt their professional, family or social activities for several hours or days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Migraine with aura<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Migraine with aura affects approximately 20 to 30 % migraine patients<\/strong>. Before or during a seizure, the person experiences transient neurological symptoms called will have<\/strong>which generally last between 5 and 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The most frequent symptoms are<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Visual disorders<\/strong>\u00a0blurred vision, flashes of light, flickering spots, temporary blind spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sensory disorders<\/strong>\u00a0numbness, tingling of the hand, face or tongue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Language disorders<\/strong>\u00a0Difficulty expressing themselves or finding the right words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The aura is reversible but can be frightening, especially the first time. After the aura, migraine pain sets in, with the same characteristics as migraine without aura. However, some people may experience an aura without a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Migraine with aura requires particular vigilance, as some studies have shown a link between this type of migraine and a slightly increased cardiovascular risk<\/strong> (particularly strokes in young women who smoke or take hormonal contraception).<\/p>\n\n\n