Screening mnemonic “POUND”: Pulsating, duration of 4 to 72 hOurs, Unilater...
Most patients manage attacks with self-care.
Cold compresses to area of pain
Withdrawal from stressful surroundings
Sleep is desirable.
See also “General Prevention.”
Fi...
Early intervention is key at the onset of an attack.
Preventative treatment to decrease frequency and severity of attacks, make acute treatments more efficacious, ...
G43.909 Migraine, unsp, not intractable, without status migrainosus
G43.109 Migraine with aura, not intractable, w/o status migrainosus
G43.409 Hemiplegic migraine, not intractable, w/o statu...
Migraine is a chronic headache disorder of unclear etiology often characterized by unilateral, throbbing headaches that may be associated with additional neurologic symptoms.
Accurate d...
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