diagnostic criteria for migraine without aura

Diagnostic criteria

• at least 5 attacks fulfilling other criteria
• headache attacks lasting 4-72 hours, untreated or treated unsuccessfully
• headache with at least 2 of the following characteristics
  • unilateral
  • pulsating
  • moderate-severe pain
  • aggravation by or resulting in avoidance of routine physical activity
• at least 1 of the following characteristics during headache
• nausea &/or vomiting
• photophobia & phonophobia
• not attributed to another disorder

More general terms

• criteria

Additional terms

• migraine headache