Aura: A sensation that precedes and marks the onset of a neurological condition. See free access online books about Aura below. See detailed information below for a list of 13 causes of Aura, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Aura: , pl. aurae (1) Epileptic ictal phenomenon perceived only by the patient. (2) Subjective symptom at the onset of a migraine headache. [L. breeze, odor, gleam of light]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
A sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list below shows some of the causes of Aura mentioned in various sources:
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The following list of conditions have 'Aura' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Aura:
Headache (2016 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes)
Symptoms related to Aura:
Migraine (34 causes), Vision changes (1965 causes), Vision symptoms (1965 causes), Epilepsy (104 causes), Hallucination (176 causes), Seizure (2041 causes), Fits (2041 causes)
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