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Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for migraine without aura (ICHD-3 beta)

From: Revised French guidelines for the diagnosis and management of migraine in adults and children

A.

At least five attacks fulfilling to criteria B to D.

B.

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

C.

Headaches has at least two of the following 4 characteristics:

 

1- unilateral location

 

2- pulsating quality

 

3- moderate or severe pain intensity

 

4- aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity (e.g. walking or climbing stairs).

D.

During headache at least one of the following:

 

1- nausea and/or vomiting

 

2- photophobia and phonophobia.

E.

Not better accounted for by an order ICHD-3 diagnosis