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Stages of migraine
- Premonitory/prodrome: begins up to 3 days before headache and is associated with fatigue, mood changes, muscle tenderness and photophobia (sensitivity to light).
- Aura: occurs in one-third of migraines. See "Migraine aura" node.
- Headache: throbbing pain caused by activation of the trigeminovascular pathway, which transmits nociceptive (pain) information
- Postdrome: marked by a reduction in headache. Symptoms include soreness in the area.
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Causes of migraine
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Gender Differences in Migraine Prevalence
A 34-year-old patient reports experiencing episodes of intense, throbbing pain isolated to the left side of their head. During these episodes, they feel nauseous and find it necessary to retreat to a dark, silent room because ordinary light and sounds are unbearable. Based on this specific combination of symptoms, which condition is the most likely diagnosis?
Related
Causes of migraine
Genetics of migraine
Migraine aura
Treatments for migraine
Neurobiology of photophobia
Gender Differences in Migraine Prevalence
A 34-year-old patient reports experiencing episodes of intense, throbbing pain isolated to the left side of their head. During these episodes, they feel nauseous and find it necessary to retreat to a dark, silent room because ordinary light and sounds are unbearable. Based on this specific combination of symptoms, which condition is the most likely diagnosis?