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A symptom or group of symptoms that appears shortly before an acute attack of illness
In reference to migraine headaches, prodrome is the first phase of a migraine. It is the phase that begins before the headache begins, also before the migraine aura begins. However "prodrome" (or prodromal) is a term used to describe the time-period before a full-blown illness where non-specific symptoms set in, and is used for many other diseases, such as seizure disorders, schizophrenia, and even influenza.
Getting back to migraine....
Hours, sometimes even days before a migraine begins, the body can begin experiencing symptoms.
Some of these symptoms are:
1. Food cravings
2. Mood changes - from euphoria to deep depression and anywhere in between
3. Fluid changes in the body - which can cause thirst, increased urination, diarrhea and constipation
4. Sensitivity to temperature
5. The beginnings of sensitivity to light and sound
6. Yawning
7. Fatigue or hyperactivity
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoProdrome is the first phase of a Migraine attack. There are 4 phases to a Migraine attack, and a patient may experience one or more each time they have a Migraine.
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What is prodrome phase?
Prodrome is the first phase of a Migraine attack. There are 4 phases to a Migraine attack, and a patient may experience one or more each time they have a Migraine.
What is the medical term meaning symptoms that precede the illness?
prodromes
What is the definition of prodromal?
Prodromal refers to the early symptoms or warning signs that precede the onset of a disease or illness. It can help in identifying and treating the condition early.
Is prodrome a Greek word?
The term comes from a Greek word that means "running ahead of."
What has the author A Letourneux written?
A Letourneux has written: 'Prodrome de la malacologie terrestre et fluviatile de la Tunisie' -- subject(s): Mollusks
Which type of arthritis has a prodrome of flu-like symptoms at the onset of the disease?
Rheumatoid arthritis. It can have early symptoms of fatigue, malaise (sense of not feeling right), aches and fever similar to the flu.
Can anomic aphasia result from migraines?
Yes. For some people, during the prodrome phase of the migraine, neurological symptoms such as aphasia can occur. This is more commonly seen in hemipleglic and basilar artery migraines.
What rhymes with beachcomb?
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What distinguishes classic migraine?
Distinguished by a brief period of warning symptoms 10-60 minutes before an acute attack. This prodrome, which is known as an aura, may include such symptoms as seeing flashing lights or zigzag patterns.
When Prodrome seizure what happens?
A prodrome can be a sign starting a few days beforehand, that a seizure may be happen. It has been likened to the first signs or symptoms that a cold or flu may be coming. It does not happen for all epilepsy patients. Epilepsy has a wide range of causes and levels of severity, so everyone's experiences and triggers are different. So it is not possible to know days beforehand that a seizure may happen in all cases. The trigger for some seizures may happen just before it. The classic example is people who have their seizures triggered by flashing lights, which are only about 3% - 5% of people with epilepsy. Their seizures could be triggered at any time, so it would be impossible to know several days beforehand that it would happen. In terms of what those who may have a prodrome might experience, see the related question below which refers to migraines, but would have things in common with those that have prodromes for their seizures.
If someone feels sick with a stomach bug today could someone who sat next to them for 40 minutes the day before already have the germs?
Yes. Most illnesses have a period of time between infection with the pathogen and developing signs of the illness. This is called the prodrome, or prodromal period. In many instances, a person is able to pass the illness along to others during this prodromal period. For most intestinal illnesses, the prodrome is 2 to 7 days in length, so if you were in close contact with a person who is ill today at any time within the last week, it is possible that you are already infected and may not show signs until several more days.
When can a person get infected only when the person have a cold sore or always?
The herpes virus is contagious when cold sores are present, as well as during the time just before the outbreak occurs. Some patients get signs like numbness and tingling just before an outbreak. This prodrome tells you that the virus is active.
