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81-411: FMD may refer to: Biology and medicine [ edit ] Fibromuscular dysplasia , a medical condition Fig mosaic disease , a viral disease of fig plants Foot-and-mouth disease , a viral disease of ungulates Flow-mediated dilation , a physiological response, and medically diagnostic tool Fasting mimicking diet is a diet that aims to achieve

162-485: A neuromodulator , may be involved. Released after the progressive cleavage of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), adenosine acts on adenosine receptors to put the body and brain in a low activity state by dilating blood vessels and slowing the heart rate, such as before and during the early stages of sleep. Adenosine levels have been found to be high during migraine attacks. Caffeine's role as an inhibitor of adenosine may explain its effect in reducing migraine. Low levels of

243-421: A restenosis rate of 10–20%, and may make surgical revascularization more difficult. Surgical revascularization may be necessary if aneurysms develop within the affected artery or if PTA does not resolve the issue. Ex vivo renal artery reconstruction is sometimes used for complex diseases where branches of the renal artery are affected. Patients with carotid or vertebral FMD are medically managed to reduce

324-664: A stethoscope over the abdomen or flanks. Complications such as aneurysms , dissections , or occlusion of the renal artery have been associated with renal artery FMD. The carotid and vertebral arteries are most commonly affected. Middle and distal regions of the internal carotid arteries are frequently involved. Patients with FMD in the carotid arteries typically present around 50 years of age. Symptoms of craniocervical involvement include headaches (mostly migraine ), pulsatile tinnitus , dizziness , and neck pain, although patients are often asymptomatic. On physical examination, one may detect neurological symptoms secondary to

405-428: A stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), a bruit over an affected artery, and diminished distal pulses. Complications of cerebrovascular FMD include TIA, ischemic stroke , Horner syndrome , or subarachnoid hemorrhage . Patients with mesenteric , or intestinal, FMD may experience weight loss or abdominal pain after eating. FMD within the extremities may cause claudication or may be detectable by bruits. If

486-436: A 34–51% genetic influence on the likelihood of developing migraine. This genetic relationship is stronger for migraine with aura than for migraine without aura. It is clear from family and populations studies that migraine is a complex disorder , where numerous genetic risk variants exist, and where each variant increases the risk of migraine marginally. It is also known that having several of these risk variants increases

567-402: A castle. Usually the lines are in black and white but some people also see colored lines. Some people lose part of their field of vision known as hemianopsia while others experience blurring. Sensory aura are the second most common type; they occur in 30–40% of people with auras. Often a feeling of pins-and-needles begins on one side in the hand and arm and spreads to the nose–mouth area on

648-451: A continuum of different attack frequencies and associated levels of disability." For those with occasional, episodic migraine, a "proper combination of drugs for prevention and treatment of migraine attacks" can limit the disease's impact on patients' personal and professional lives. But fewer than half of people with migraine seek medical care and more than half go undiagnosed and undertreated. "Responsive prevention and treatment of migraine

729-407: A distinct clinical entity. Disease burden can range from episodic discrete attacks to chronic disease. Migraine is believed to be caused by a mixture of environmental and genetic factors that influence the excitation and inhibition of nerve cells in the brain. An incomplete "vascular hypothesis" postulated that the aura of migraine is produced by vasoconstriction and the headache of migraine

810-474: A headache may be a type of migraine or are at least a precursor to migraine attacks. These episodes of pain may or may not follow a migraine-like prodrome and typically last minutes to hours. They often occur in those with either a personal or family history of typical migraine. Other syndromes that are believed to be precursors include cyclical vomiting syndrome and benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood . Other conditions that can cause similar symptoms to

891-525: A life-changing disorder of chronic pain, sensory amplification, and autonomic and affective disruption. This progression, sometimes termed chronification in the migraine literature, is common, affecting 3% of migraineurs in a given year, such that 8% of migraineurs have chronic migraine in any given year." Brain imagery reveals that the electrophysiological changes seen during an attack become permanent in people with chronic migraine; "thus, from an electrophysiological point of view, chronic migraine indeed resembles

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972-487: A migraine diagnosis. It is believed that a substantial number of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. The diagnosis of migraine without aura, according to the International Headache Society , can be made according the "5, 4, 3, 2, 1 criteria", which is as follows: If someone experiences two of the following: photophobia, nausea, or inability to work or study for a day, the diagnosis

1053-456: A migraine headache include temporal arteritis , cluster headaches , acute glaucoma , meningitis and subarachnoid hemorrhage . Temporal arteritis typically occurs in people over 50 years old and presents with tenderness over the temple , cluster headache presents with one-sided nose stuffiness, tears and severe pain around the orbits , acute glaucoma is associated with vision problems, meningitis with fevers , and subarachnoid hemorrhage with

1134-660: A more difficult and complex prognostic course. There are no specific studies or reports on the long-term prognosis and outcome of FMD in children. Migraine Migraine ( UK : / ˈ m iː ɡ r eɪ n / , US : / ˈ m aɪ -/ ) is a genetically-influenced complex neurological disorder characterized by episodes of moderate-to-severe headache , most often unilateral and generally associated with nausea and light and sound sensitivity . Other characterizing symptoms may include vomiting , cognitive dysfunction , allodynia , and dizziness . Exacerbation or worsening of headache symptoms during physical activity

1215-503: A never-ending migraine attack." Severe migraine ranks in the highest category of disability, according to the World Health Organization, which uses objective metrics to determine disability burden for the authoritative annual Global Burden of Disease report. The report classifies severe migraine alongside severe depression, active psychosis, quadriplegia, and terminal-stage cancer. Migraine with aura appears to be

1296-611: A physical assessment, though absence of a bruit does not preclude significant vascular disease. Kidney failure is a common presentation in infants and children but is uncommon in adults, although it is occasionally the presenting problem in adults with focal disease. For infants and children under four years, the presentation of FMD is "especially likely to resemble vacuities". The vascular subtype of Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (type IV) has been associated with multi-focal FMD. This syndrome may be suspected in patients with multiple aneurysms and/or tears (dissections) in arteries, in addition to

1377-434: A risk factor for ischemic stroke doubling the risk. Being a young adult, being female, using hormonal birth control , and smoking further increases this risk. There also appears to be an association with cervical artery dissection . Migraine without aura does not appear to be a factor. The relationship with heart problems is inconclusive with a single study supporting an association. Migraine does not appear to increase

1458-542: A role. These hormonal influences seem to play a greater role in migraine without aura. Migraine episodes typically do not occur during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, or following menopause. Between 12% and 60% of people report foods as triggers. There are many reports that tyramine  – which is naturally present in chocolate, alcoholic beverages, most cheeses, processed meats, and other foods – can trigger migraine symptoms in some individuals. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been reported as

1539-538: A trigger for migraine, but a systematic review concluded that "a causal relationship between MSG and headache has not been proven... It would seem premature to conclude that the MSG present in food causes headache". A 2009 review on potential triggers in the indoor and outdoor environment concluded that while there were insufficient studies to confirm environmental factors as causing migraine, "migraineurs worldwide consistently report similar environmental triggers". Migraine

1620-472: A trigger. Common triggers quoted are stress, hunger, and fatigue (these equally contribute to tension headaches ). Psychological stress has been reported as a factor by 50–80% of people. Migraine has also been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and abuse. Migraine episodes are more likely to occur around menstruation . Other hormonal influences, such as menarche , oral contraceptive use, pregnancy , perimenopause, and menopause , also play

1701-695: A very fast onset. Tension headaches typically occur on both sides, are not pounding, and are less disabling. Those with stable headaches that meet criteria for migraine should not receive neuroimaging to look for other intracranial disease. This requires that other concerning findings such as papilledema (swelling of the optic disc) are not present. People with migraine are not at an increased risk of having another cause for severe headaches. Management of migraine includes prevention of migraine attacks and rescue treatment . There are three main aspects of treatment: trigger avoidance, acute (abortive), and preventive (prophylactic) control. "Migraine exists on

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1782-455: Is a key pathophysiological phenomenon in migraine. It is debatable whether sensitization starts in the periphery or in the brain. Cortical spreading depression , or spreading depression according to Leão , is a burst of neuronal activity followed by a period of inactivity, which is seen in those with migraine with aura. There are a number of explanations for its occurrence, including activation of NMDA receptors leading to calcium entering

1863-417: Is another distinguishing feature. Up to one-third of people with migraine experience aura , a premonitory period of sensory disturbance widely accepted to be caused by cortical spreading depression at the onset of a migraine attack. Although primarily considered to be a headache disorder, migraine is highly heterogenous in its clinical presentation and is better thought of as a spectrum disease rather than

1944-617: Is believed that there is not a single cause of FMD, but that there are multiple underlying factors. There are theories of effects of hormonal influence, mechanical stress from trauma and stress to the artery walls, and loss of oxygen supply to the blood vessel wall caused by fibrous lesions . It has been suggested that environmental factors, such as smoking and estrogen, may play a role in addition to genetic factors, however concerns for safety associated with exogenous female hormones in FMD remain theoretical. FMD can be found in almost every artery in

2025-452: Is believed to be primarily a neurological disorder, while others believe it to be a neurovascular disorder with blood vessels playing the key role, although evidence does not support this completely. Others believe both are likely important. One theory is related to increased excitability of the cerebral cortex and abnormal control of pain neurons in the trigeminal nucleus of the brainstem . Sensitization of trigeminal pathways

2106-535: Is considered the best treatment for renal-artery FMD. It is useful when hypertension is difficult to control, such as when the patient is intolerant to the anti-hypertensive medications, non-compliant to medication regime, or experiencing loss of renal volume due to ischemia. PTRA can also aid in preventing a lifelong dependency on medication. According to an article published in Cath Lab Digest , "effective PTRAs result in cured or controlled blood pressure, which

2187-432: Is described as long, narrow, irregular, or smooth focal stenosis and can occur in any arterial bed. Whilst it is the most common type among children, it only accounts for approximately 10% of FMD cases overall. It most often presents with ischemic symptoms, and is frequently mistaken for Takayasu arteritis . Multi-focal (previously known as medial) fibroplasia involves thickening of the media and collagen formation. It

2268-440: Is incredibly important" because evidence shows "an increased sensitivity after each successive attack, eventually leading to chronic daily migraine in some individuals." Repeated migraine results in "reorganization of brain circuitry", causing "profound functional as well as structural changes in the brain." "One of the most important problems in clinical migraine is the progression from an intermittent, self-limited inconvenience to

2349-529: Is little information regarding the best treatment for FMD outside of the renal and extracranial regions. If claudication or limb ischemia is consequent to FMD in the extremities, angioplasty may be implemented. In pediatric cases, treatment is determined by factors such as age and disease location but it routinely involves controlling hypertension , re-establishing vascular flow, preventing clots, and improving lifestyle through diet, exercise, and smoking cessation. Medical therapy for pediatric population may involve

2430-494: Is more likely. In those with four out of five of the following: pulsating headache, duration of 4–72 hours, pain on one side of the head, nausea, or symptoms that interfere with the person's life, the probability that this is a migraine attack is 92%. In those with fewer than three of these symptoms, the probability is 17%. Migraine was first comprehensively classified in 1988. The International Headache Society updated their classification of headaches in 2004. A third version

2511-756: Is most pronounced in migraine without aura. Worldwide, migraine affects nearly 15% or approximately one billion people. In the United States, about 6% of men and 18% of women experience a migraine attack in a given year, with a lifetime risk of about 18% and 43% respectively. In Europe, migraine affects 12–28% of people at some point in their lives with about 6–15% of adult men and 14–35% of adult women getting at least one attack yearly. Rates of migraine are slightly lower in Asia and Africa than in Western countries. Chronic migraine occurs in approximately 1.4–2.2% of

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2592-463: Is not in phase with the pulse . In more than 40% of cases, however, the pain may be bilateral (both sides of the head), and neck pain is commonly associated with it. Bilateral pain is particularly common in those who have migraine without aura. Less commonly pain may occur primarily in the back or top of the head. The pain usually lasts 4 to 72 hours in adults; however, in young children frequently lasts less than 1 hour. The frequency of attacks

2673-664: Is often signified by reductions in plasma renin activity and angiotensin II levels, and when compared with surgery, percutaneous balloon angioplasty is less costly, able to be performed on an outpatient basis, results in lower morbidity, and the use of stenting is not primarily necessary." However, there is a subset of the pediatric population that is resistant to PTRA. Adverse events may include, "recurrent stenosis, arterial occlusion with renal loss, and arterial rupture with extravasations and pseudo aneurysm formation and may require surgical intervention." Research on FMD prognoses and outcomes

2754-426: Is produced by vasodilation . However, the vasoconstrictive mechanism has been disproven, and the role of vasodilation in migraine pathophysiology is uncertain. The accepted hypothesis suggests that multiple primary neuronal impairments lead to a series of intracranial and extracranial changes, triggering a physiological cascade that leads to migraine symptomatology. Initial recommended treatment for acute attacks

2835-459: Is scant. In some cases, if not managed properly, FMD-related aneurysms can occur and cause bleeding into the brain, resulting in a stroke, permanent nerve damage, or death. Patients with multi-focal fibroplasia generally have a favorable prognosis. Those who present with FMD in multiple vascular beds, or focal disease involving multiple branches of the renal arteries, may develop renal artery dissection or progressive renal impairment, therefore having

2916-455: Is the most accurate imaging technique; this test involves a catheter inserted into a large artery and advanced until it reaches the examined vessel. The catheter allows practitioners to view and measure the pressure of the artery aiding in the categorization and severity of the FMD diseased artery. According to a study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery , "catheter-based angiography is

2997-553: Is typically not done early in the diagnosis process due to the higher risk of complications. Occasionally, FMD is diagnosed asymptomatically after an unrelated x-ray presents the classic "string of beads" appearance of the arteries, or when a practitioner investigates an unexpected bruit found during an exam. As part of the diagnosis process, a practitioner may review medical and family history and perform vascular examination. A definitive diagnosis of FMD can only be made with imaging studies. Catheter -based angiography (with contrast )

3078-434: Is typically reported as having the appearance of a "string of beads" on angiographic review. "The 'bead' component is often larger than the normal arterial lumen , and in a subset of patients with FMD, aneurysms are present that may require treatment." The multi-focal subtype of FMD accounts for nearly 80% to 90% of all FMD cases. In adventitial fibroplasia, collagen replaces the fibrous adventitia and extends beyond

3159-454: Is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to a mix of environmental and genetic factors. Migraine runs in families in about two-thirds of cases and rarely occur due to a single gene defect. While migraine attacks were once believed to be more common in those of high intelligence, this does not appear to be true. A number of psychological conditions are associated, including depression , anxiety , and bipolar disorder . Success of

3240-436: Is variable, from a few in a lifetime to several a week, with the average being about one a month. The pain is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light , sensitivity to sound , sensitivity to smells , fatigue, and irritability. Many thus seek a dark and quiet room. In a basilar migraine , a migraine with neurological symptoms related to the brain stem or with neurological symptoms on both sides of

3321-413: Is with over-the-counter analgesics (pain medication) such as ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen) for headache, antiemetics (anti-nausea medication) for nausea, and the avoidance of migraine triggers. Specific medications such as triptans , ergotamines , or calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist (CGRP) inhibitors may be used in those experiencing headaches that do not respond to

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3402-434: The brainstem and diencephalon ), while other data support the role of peripheral activation (such as via the sensory nerves that surround blood vessels of the head and neck). The potential candidate vessels include dural arteries , pial arteries and extracranial arteries such as those of the scalp . The role of vasodilatation of the extracranial arteries, in particular, is believed to be significant. Adenosine ,

3483-491: The exocytosis complex. Another genetic disorder associated with migraine is CADASIL syndrome or cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy. One meta-analysis found a protective effect from angiotensin converting enzyme polymorphisms on migraine. The TRPM8 gene, which codes for a cation channel , has been linked to migraine. The common forms migraine are Polygenetic , where common variants of numerous genes contributes to

3564-610: The limbic system and hypothalamus as the origin of prodromal symptoms in migraine. Aura is a transient focal neurological phenomenon that occurs before or during the headache. Aura appears gradually over a number of minutes (usually occurring over 5–60 minutes) and generally lasts less than 60 minutes. Symptoms can be visual, sensory or motoric in nature, and many people experience more than one. Visual effects occur most frequently: they occur in up to 99% of cases and in more than 50% of cases are not accompanied by sensory or motor effects. If any symptom remains after 60 minutes,

3645-414: The "string of beads" angiography for a diagnosis.It is suggested that FMD may be both under and over-diagnosed in children with stroke. There is no known cure for FMD. However, treatment focuses on relieving associated symptoms. Medical management is the most common form of treatment. The best approach to medically managing these patients is constantly being re-evaluated as more information is learned about

3726-559: The accumulated genetic risk of the common variations, into a so-called polygenetic risk , it is possible to assess e.g. the treatment response to triptans. Migraine may be induced by triggers, with some reporting it as an influence in a minority of cases and others the majority. Many things such as fatigue, certain foods, alcohol, and weather have been labeled as triggers; however, the strength and significance of these relationships are uncertain. Most people with migraine report experiencing triggers. Symptoms may start up to 24 hours after

3807-493: The acute headache has settled. Many report a sore feeling in the area where the migraine was, and some report impaired thinking for a few days after the headache has passed. The person may feel tired or "hung over" and have head pain, cognitive difficulties, gastrointestinal symptoms, mood changes, and weakness. According to one summary, "Some people feel unusually refreshed or euphoric after an attack, whereas others note depression and malaise ." The underlying cause of migraine

3888-408: The artery being affected. Symptoms may include headaches, insomnia , fatigue, and chest or abdominal pain. FMD affecting the arteries of the head and neck is commonly recognized as a cause of childhood strokes. In children, renovascular disease accounts for approximately 10% of all causes of secondary hypertension . Detection may stem from a bruit being present over the affected vascular bed during

3969-567: The artery. This form is considered rare, but angiographic appearance may look similar to the focal subtype of FMD, making the distinction difficult. It is the lack of specific symptoms and their potential to appear anywhere that makes FMD a challenge to detect early on. The most accurate diagnosis comes from combining clinical presentation and angiographic imaging. According to the Michigan Cardiovascular Outcomes Research and Reporting Program (MCORRP, 2013)

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4131-579: The blood vessels. Approximately 10% of patients with FMD have an affected family member. A study conducted from the patient registry at Michigan Cardiovascular Outcomes Research and Reporting Program (MCORRP) at the University of Michigan Health System reported a high prevalence of a family history of stroke (53.5%), aneurysm (23.5%), and sudden death (19.8%). Though FMD is a non-atherosclerotic disease, family histories of hypertension and hyperlipidemia were also common among those diagnosed with FMD. It

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4212-408: The body, common effects include a sense of the world spinning , light-headedness, and confusion. Nausea occurs in almost 90% of people, and vomiting occurs in about one-third. Other symptoms may include blurred vision , nasal stuffiness, diarrhea, frequent urination, pallor , or sweating. Swelling or tenderness of the scalp may occur as can neck stiffness. Associated symptoms are less common in

4293-429: The brain. Doppler ultrasound may be used in both the diagnosis and follow-up of FMD. In the visceral distribution, segmental arterial mediolysis may mimic FMD. In the visceral and cerebrovascular distribution, atherosclerosis must be considered. The differentiating presentations are suggestive of FMD being a unique syndrome in respect to the pediatric population. Experienced FMD clinicians warn against relying on

4374-453: The cell. After the burst of activity, the blood flow to the cerebral cortex in the area affected is decreased for two to six hours. It is believed that when depolarization travels down the underside of the brain, nerves that sense pain in the head and neck are triggered. The exact mechanism of the head pain which occurs during a migraine episode is unknown. Some evidence supports a primary role for central nervous system structures (such as

4455-580: The disease. Blood pressure control is the primary concern when treating patients with renal FMD, as the ideal blood pressure target in patients with FMD is unknown. In cases of renal artery stenosis and indications for intervention, percutaneous balloon angioplasty may be recommended. Many studies have assessed the success rate of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) in these cases, and have found relief of hypertensive symptoms. Duplex ultrasonography should be performed soon after this procedure to ensure adequate renal velocities. Stents have

4536-677: The elderly. Sometimes, aura occurs without a subsequent headache. This is known in modern classification as a typical aura without headache , or acephalgic migraine in previous classification, or commonly as a silent migraine. However, silent migraine can still produce debilitating symptoms, with visual disturbance, vision loss in half of both eyes, alterations in color perception, and other sensory problems, like sensitivity to light, sound, and odors. It can last from 15 to 30 minutes, usually no longer than 60 minutes, and it can recur or appear as an isolated event. The migraine postdrome could be defined as that constellation of symptoms occurring once

4617-674: The first medication ( Erenumab ) of a new class of drugs specifically designed for migraine prevention called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists (CGRPs) was approved by the FDA . As of July 2023, the FDA has approved eight drugs that act on the CGRP system for use in the treatment of migraine. Globally, approximately 15% of people are affected by migraine. In the Global Burden of Disease Study , conducted in 2010, migraine ranked as

4698-443: The headache is unilateral, throbbing, and moderate to severe in intensity. It usually comes on gradually and is aggravated by physical activity during a migraine attack. However, the effects of physical activity on migraine are complex, and some researchers have concluded that, while exercise can trigger migraine attacks, regular exercise may have a prophylactic effect and decrease frequency of attacks. The feeling of pulsating pain

4779-427: The human body, but most often affects the carotid, vertebral, renal arteries and even those that supply the intestines, arms, and legs. Patients may present with FMD in multiple vessels. FMD has been pathologically categorized into three types of classifications: multi-focal, focal, and adventitial, each referring to the particular layer of arterial wall being affected. Focal (previously known as intimal) fibroplasia

4860-412: The length of time from a patient’s first signs or symptoms to diagnosis is commonly 5 years. FMD is currently diagnosed through the use of both invasive and non-invasive tests. Non-invasive testing includes duplex ultrasonography , magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), and computed tomography angiography (CTA). Invasive testing through angiography is considered the best way to detect FMD, though it

4941-413: The lower limb arteries are affected, the patient may present with cold legs or evidence of distal embolic disease. FMD present in the subclavian artery may cause arm weakness, paresthesia , claudication, and subclavial steal syndrome . Children with FMD often report various non-specific symptoms or present with hypertension during routine physical examinations. Symptoms are commonly associated with

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5022-538: The most common. Less common forms of the disease include focal (previously known as intimal) and adventitial fibroplasia. FMD predominantly affects middle-aged women, but it has been found in men and people of all ages. Pediatric cases of FMD are vastly different from those of the adult population, and poorly studied. The prevalence of FMD is not known; although the disease was initially thought to be rare, some studies have suggested that it may be underdiagnosed. Symptoms expressed by FMD patients are largely dependent on

5103-524: The neurotransmitter serotonin , also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), are also believed to be involved. Calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRPs) have been found to play a role in the pathogenesis of the pain associated with migraine, as levels of it become elevated during an attack. The diagnosis of a migraine is based on signs and symptoms. Neuroimaging tests are not necessary to diagnose migraine, but may be used to find other causes of headaches in those whose examination and history do not confirm

5184-458: The only imaging modality that can accurately identify the changes of FMD, aneurysm formation, and dissection in the branch vessels." Practitioners believe it is important to utilize intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging because stenosis can sometimes only be detected through the methods of pressure gradient or IVUS imaging. In addition, computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance angiography are commonly used to evaluate arteries in

5265-783: The over-the-counter pain medications. For people who experience four or more attacks per month, or could otherwise benefit from prevention, prophylactic medication is recommended. Commonly prescribed prophylactic medications include beta blockers like propranolol , anticonvulsants like sodium valproate , antidepressants like amitriptyline , and other off-label classes of medications. Preventive medications inhibit migraine pathophysiology through various mechanisms, such as blocking calcium and sodium channels , blocking gap junctions , and inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases , among other mechanisms. Non-pharmacological preventive therapies include nutritional supplementation, dietary interventions, sleep improvement, and aerobic exercise. In 2018,

5346-679: The pain, duration of the headache, and frequency of attacks are variable. A migraine attack lasting longer than 72 hours is termed status migrainosus. There are four possible phases to a migraine attack, although not all the phases are necessarily experienced: Migraine is associated with major depression , bipolar disorder , anxiety disorders , and obsessive–compulsive disorder . These psychiatric disorders are approximately 2–5 times more common in people without aura, and 3–10 times more common in people with aura. Prodromal or premonitory symptoms occur in about 60% of those with migraine, with an onset that can range from two hours to two days before

5427-512: The population. During perimenopause symptoms often get worse before decreasing in severity. While symptoms resolve in about two-thirds of the elderly, in 3–10% they persist. An early description consistent with migraine is contained in the Ebers Papyrus , written around 1500 BCE in ancient Egypt. The word migraine is from the Greek ἡμικρᾱνίᾱ ( hēmikrāníā ), 'pain in half of

5508-459: The predisposition for migraine. These genes can be placed in three categories increasing the risk of migraine in general, specifically migraine with aura, or migraine without aura. Three of these genes, CALCA , CALCB , and HTR1F are already target for migraine specific treatments. Five genes are specific risk to migraine with aura, PALMD , ABO , LRRK2 , CACNA1A and PRRT2 , and 13 genes are specific to migraine without aura. Using

5589-487: The risk by a small to moderate amount. Single gene disorders that result in migraine are rare. One of these is known as familial hemiplegic migraine , a type of migraine with aura, which is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. Four genes have been shown to be involved in familial hemiplegic migraine. Three of these genes are involved in ion transport . The fourth is the axonal protein PRRT2 , associated with

5670-477: The risk of a stroke. Aspirin 81 mg is typically prescribed for patients with carotid FMD. Antiplatelets and anticoagulants may be used to reduce the risk of blood clot formation. If a TIA or stroke occur, percutaneous angioplasty and antiplatelet therapy may be necessary. Pulsatile tinnitus is manifests in 32% of US cerebrovascular FMD patients, and sound or cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful for some patients with more severe symptoms. There

5751-797: The risk of death from stroke or heart disease. Preventative therapy of migraine in those with migraine with aura may prevent associated strokes. People with migraine, particularly women, may develop higher than average numbers of white matter brain lesions of unclear significance. Migraine is common, with around 33% of women and 18% of men affected at some point in their lifetime. Onset can be at any age, but prevalence rises sharply around puberty , and remains high until declining after age 50. Before puberty, boys and girls are equally impacted, with around 5% of children experiencing migraine attacks. From puberty onwards, women experience migraine attacks at greater rates than men. From age 30 to 50, up to 4 times as many women experience migraine attacks as men., this

5832-445: The same side. Numbness usually occurs after the tingling has passed with a loss of position sense . Other symptoms of the aura phase can include speech or language disturbances, world spinning , and less commonly motor problems. Motor symptoms indicate that this is a hemiplegic migraine , and weakness often lasts longer than one hour unlike other auras. Auditory hallucinations or delusions have also been described. Classically

5913-404: The start of pain or the aura. These symptoms may include a wide variety of phenomena, including altered mood, irritability, depression or euphoria , fatigue , craving for certain food(s), stiff muscles (especially in the neck), constipation or diarrhea , and sensitivity to smells or noise. This may occur in those with either migraine with aura or migraine without aura. Neuroimaging indicates

5994-411: The state is known as persistent aura . Visual disturbances often consist of a scintillating scotoma (an area of partial alteration in the field of vision which flickers and may interfere with a person's ability to read or drive). These typically start near the center of vision and then spread out to the sides with zigzagging lines which have been described as looking like fortifications or walls of

6075-506: The surgical migraine treatment by decompression of extracranial sensory nerves adjacent to vessels suggests that people with migraine may have anatomical predisposition for neurovascular compression that may be caused by both intracranial and extracranial vasodilation due to migraine triggers. This, along with the existence of numerous cranial neural interconnections, may explain the multiple cranial nerve involvement and consequent diversity of migraine symptoms. Studies of twins indicate

6156-450: The third-most prevalent disorder in the world. It most often starts at puberty and is worst during middle age. As of 2016 , it is one of the most common causes of disability . Migraine typically presents with self-limited, recurrent severe headache associated with autonomic symptoms. About 15–30% of people living with migraine experience episodes with aura , and they also frequently experience episodes without aura. The severity of

6237-515: The title FMD . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=FMD&oldid=1209340566 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Fibromuscular dysplasia There are various types of FMD, with multi-focal fibroplasia being

6318-582: The typical angiographic findings of FMD. There have been isolated reports of FMD associated with other disorders, including Alport syndrome , pheochromocytoma , Marfan syndrome , Moyamoya disease , and Takayasu's arteritis . While the cause of FMD remains unclear, current theory suggests that there may be a genetic predisposition as case reports have identified clusters of the disease and prevalence among twins. According to Cleveland Clinic , approximately 10% of cases appear to be inherited and FMD often coexists with other genetic abnormalities that affect

6399-401: The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitors) and/or angiotensin II receptor blockers , multiple anti-hypertensive medications, diuretics , calcium channel blockers , and beta-blockers . Prevention of thrombosis of affected arteries may be taken through administration of an antiplatelet medication such as aspirin . Percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (PTRA)

6480-508: The vascular bed(s) affected by the disease. Patients may also be entirely asymptomatic and have FMD discovered incidentally (e.g., when imaging studies are performed for other reasons). In a study from the United States Registry for Fibromuscular Dysplasia, the median age at first symptom was roughly 47 years. The main symptoms associated with renal FMD are secondary hypertension and bruits that can be heard with

6561-405: Was published in 2018. According to this classification, migraine is a primary headache disorder along with tension-type headaches and cluster headaches , among others. Migraine is divided into six subclasses (some of which include further subdivisions): The diagnosis of abdominal migraine is controversial. Some evidence indicates that recurrent episodes of abdominal pain in the absence of

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