Various explanations for the pathophysiology of migraines have been proposed; however, none of these provide a complete explanation. The author critically reviews previous theories and proposes a new molecular theory… Click to show full abstract
Various explanations for the pathophysiology of migraines have been proposed; however, none of these provide a complete explanation. The author critically reviews previous theories and proposes a new molecular theory of migraine pathophysiology. The diagnosis of primary headaches is generally based on clinical histories and symptoms only because there is no reliable diagnostic examination. The author proposes a new classification system and set of diagnostic criteria for headaches based on molecular markers.
               
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