Migraine headaches in a nutshell
This article aims to provide a concise, high-level overview of the classification, management and treatment of migraine. Migraine is a common, debilitating neurological disorder that is characterised by the presence of severe headaches, which may last anything from a few hours to a few days (4–72 ho...
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doaj-0236d5cd1ad8409d846476eb57e370d32020-11-25T03:10:52ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042017-12-01596121410.4102/safp.v59i6.47733795Migraine headaches in a nutshellNatalie Schellack0O Mogole1N Magongwa2F Makola3Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversitySefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversitySefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversitySefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversityThis article aims to provide a concise, high-level overview of the classification, management and treatment of migraine. Migraine is a common, debilitating neurological disorder that is characterised by the presence of severe headaches, which may last anything from a few hours to a few days (4–72 hours). Thus, the condition is characterised by episodes of severe migraine headache, frequently accompanied by nausea and vomiting. These headaches may be unilateral or bilateral, and patients may also experience a range of associated features. Acute attacks require rapid, abortive treatment and the rate of recurrence needs to be reduced and managed using effective prophylactic measures.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4773migraine headacheauraergot alkaloidstriptans |
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This article aims to provide a concise, high-level overview of the classification, management and treatment of migraine. Migraine is a common, debilitating neurological disorder that is characterised by the presence of severe headaches, which may last anything from a few hours to a few days (4–72 hours). Thus, the condition is characterised by episodes of severe migraine headache, frequently accompanied by nausea and vomiting. These headaches may be unilateral or bilateral, and patients may also experience a range of associated features. Acute attacks require rapid, abortive treatment and the rate of recurrence needs to be reduced and managed using effective prophylactic measures. |
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