Migralepsy
Migralepsy
Migralepsy (pronounced: mi-gra-lep-sy) is a rare medical condition that is characterized by a migraine that triggers an epileptic seizure. The term is a portmanteau of "migraine" and "epilepsy".
Etymology
The term "Migralepsy" was first coined in 1978 by Lennox and Lennox to describe the occurrence of epileptic seizures in association with migraines. The term is derived from the combination of the words "Migraine" and "Epilepsy".
Definition
Migralepsy is a condition where a migraine is followed, within an hour, by an epileptic seizure. The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) has classified Migralepsy as a rare event. The diagnosis of Migralepsy is typically confirmed by the occurrence of an epileptic seizure in close temporal relation to a migraine aura, with no residual symptoms in between.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Migralepsy are a combination of those for migraines and epilepsy. This includes severe, often unilateral, headache, visual disturbances, and other sensory disturbances (the migraine aura), followed by seizures which are typically characterized by muscle rigidity, twitching, and loss of consciousness.
Related Terms
- Migraine: A neurological condition characterized by severe, debilitating headaches, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
- Aura (symptom): A symptom of migraine, where sufferers experience visual or sensory disturbances before the onset of the headache.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Migralepsy
- Wikipedia's article - Migralepsy
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