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Migraine headaches: a brief overview.
- Source :
- Professional Nursing Today; 2019, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p9-12, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- 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 through the use of effective prophylactic measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16076672
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Professional Nursing Today
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139666373