Migraine dxtic criteria

Migraine

International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd ed. (ICHD-II) Diagnostic Criteria for Migraine without Aura

A. At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B–D below

B. Headache attacks lasting 4 to 72 hours (untreated or unsuccessfully treated)

C. Headache has at least two of the following characteristics:

1. unilateral location

2. pulsating quality

3. moderate or severe pain intensity

4. aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity (eg,

walking or climbing stairs)

D. During headache at least one of the following:

1. nausea and/or vomiting

2. photophobia and phonophobia

E. Not attributed to another disorder