While there's no specific test to diagnose migraines, this assessment can help you assess the severity of your migraine. Certain symptoms may also help indicate if your headache is a migraine. 

Am I Suffering From A Migraine?

20 years and less

21 to 30 years

31 to 40 years

41 to 50 years

51 years and above

How old are you?

Female 

Male

And you are?

Rarely 

Less than a month  

2-6 month 

>6 month

Over 1 year

Since how long have you been experiencing headache?

One side of head   

Both side of my head

I feel it all over my head

Varies with each episode

On which part do you experience headache?

Pulsating or hammering pain  

An ache / Pressure 

A tight band like feeling 

A dull pain

What do you feel when you experience these headache?

Less than 2 

 2 to 4

Greater than 4

On an average, how many headache do you experience per month?

Less than 6 hours 

Half a day 

Whole day 

For few days

More than a week 

 It varies from time to time

How does long your headache usually last?

No, not at all

Somewhat, but I can still go about my life

Somewhat, but I take medicines

Severly, but I manage with medications

Severly, I need rest even with medications

Does your headache affect your day-to-day life?

Vomiting, nausea ,diarrhea etc.

Weakness, dizziness, numbness etc.

Blurry vision, sensitive to light etc.

Others

None of the above

Have you experienced any such symptoms before headache starts?

Numbness / Tingling sensation

Speech difficulty

Feeling lightheaded

Weakness of leg

Weakness of arms

Do you feel any of the following before your migraine starts?

Yes 

Not sure

Are there any factors like stress, gastritis, bright lights, loud noise, alcohol etc. which worsen your headache?

Missing your meals

Alcohol or smoking

Certain foods

Intense exercise

Prolonged screen time

Does any of the following make your headache worse?

Coughing

Stress

Recurrent gastris

Have you observed any of the following worsening your headache?

Bright / Flickering light

Weather changes / Sunlight

Smells or perfume

Loud noise

Travelling / Jetlag

Which of these external factors worsen your headache?

Taking rest

Quiet and dark places

Massaging the head

Exercise

Does any of the following ease your pain / headaches?

Does anyone in your family have recurring headache or migraine?

Heart disease  

Severe gastritis 

High blood pressure

Asthma

Have you been diagnosed with any of the following?

Keep following a healthy lifestyle. You are doing great. 

Low risk

Moderate migraine if left untreated may become severe. You need to make tweaks to your lifestyle in order to minimize the symptoms. Consult a doctor, in case the severity of symptoms heightens and save yourself from the trouble of major migraines. A medical professional will also help you prescribe drugs that may work better. 

Moderate risk 

Severe migraines are long-lasting, explosive, and can interfere with your lifestyle at a major level. They may hamper your productivity and cause irritation. See your doctor immediately to manage the pain and discomfort of migraines. Follow the doctors advice for relief. 

High risk

Am I Suffering From A Migraine?

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