Abstract:The World Health Organization cites migraine headache as one of the 20 most disabling medical conditions. This article focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the primary headache disorders, with special emphasis on migraine, the headache most likely to bring patients to physicians and pharmacists. This review begins with the warning signs of the ominous headache, which, although rare, can herald a life-threatening condition. Clinical characteristics of the primary headache types, migraine, tension-type head… Show more
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