Common migraine: a headache with vascular or muscular origin

Migraine pains are one of the most frequent types of headaches.  There are two types of migraine: Classic migraine and common migraine. These two are distinguished with the existence of neurologic symptoms (Aura). Although the main etiology of it is related to unstable pericranial condition of vesse...

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Main Authors: Sh. Jafari (Author), R. Hakimi (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1993-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Migraine pains are one of the most frequent types of headaches.  There are two types of migraine: Classic migraine and common migraine. These two are distinguished with the existence of neurologic symptoms (Aura). Although the main etiology of it is related to unstable pericranial condition of vessels during migraine attacks.  Recent studies showed strong effect of treating musculoskeletal disorders of masticatory system in recovery of common migraine. On this account, thorough evaluation of masticatory system and eliminating disorders of jaws and related muscles is recommended as an effective treatment modality in patients with common migraine. since migraine is defined as recurring attacks of headache in a wide range of pain , duration and frequency of attacks.  The headacke is unilateral and associated with anorexia, nausea or vomiting and  in some cases even sensory, motor or psychological disorders are presented.
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