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Does recurring retinal migraine pose a severe health risk?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from recurring retinal migraines. I had another one yesterday morning and have been dizzy and tired. I have felt awful ever since. In addition, my eyes were sore, and I had a severe headache. Is there something more serious going on? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. K K Agrawal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Your symptoms are consistent with the disease because you are a known patient of retinal headaches. The symptoms of retinal migraine are dizziness and headache. They are typically caused by vascular spasms in or around the eye. This is also accompanied by blurred or lost vision in that particular eye for about an hour. Tiredness, sore eyes, and a headache are most likely the result of insufficient sleep.

Retinal migraines are caused by a lack of sleep and severe stress, so try to sleep it off. I believe you will feel much better after adequate rest. If you also have high blood pressure (hypertension), this can be a significant trigger, and you should probably check to see if your medications are sufficient.

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid), Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), and Ibuprofen (Motrin) are some medications that can help with retinal migraines. Please take it as you normally would in the event of a severe headache and fever or as prescribed by your doctor based on your height and weight.

Now, I do not think it is anything more serious, and you should not be too concerned about it because it could aggravate your migraine attacks. Still, despite adequate rest, you should consult an Ophthalmologist (a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye) if you believe it is serious.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

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Published At September 9, 2022
Reviewed At September 6, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Kumar Agrawal is an Ophthalmologist who graduated in MBBS and did PGD Ophthalmology from MLN Medical College, Prayagraj. He is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and phacoemulsification. He has 40 years of clinical experience and is communicative in English and Hindi. He is practicing in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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