Migraine without Aura

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Recurrent unilateral pulsatile headaches, not preceded or accompanied by an aura, in attacks lasting 4-72 hours. It is characterized by pain of moderate to severe intensity; aggravated by physical activity; and associated with nausea and / or photophobia and phonophobia. (International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. Cephalalgia 2004: suppl 1)

Synonyms:

Common Migraine
Common Migraines
Migraine, Common
Migraines, Common

Broader Topics:

Migraine Disorders

Narrower Topics:

None

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