Migraine

Migraine is a form of headache, usually very intense and disabling. It is a neurologic disease. The word "migraine" comes from the Greek construction ?????????? (hemikranion, pain affecting one side of the head) http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=migraine&r=67.

Prevalence

Chronic migraines are highly prevalent in the population, but frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated. The prevalence of chronic migraine is estimated at 6% in men but 18% in women and is highest between 25 and 44 years of age, with the frequency of attacks declining with age in most cases. It is thus seen to be a particular burden on working and childbearing age women.

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