Migraine without Aura

Overview

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)

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Quick facts about Migraine without Aura

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.546.399.750.450

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