Migraine without Aura

Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):

A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:

B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72 hr (untreated or unsuccessfully treated)

C) Headache has at least two of the following four characteristics: 

   • Unilateral location

   • Pulsating quality

   • Moderate or severe pain intensity

   • Aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity (eg, walking or climbing stairs)

D) During headache at least one of the following:

   • Nausea and/or vomiting

   • Photophobia and phonophobia

E) Not better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis



By Dr. Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci @neudrawlogy



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