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Is A Recurring Headache A Migraine?
Migraine is a disorder that generally involves recurring headaches. Other symptoms may occur with the headaches. Migraines are often classified based on whether they include an early symptom called an aura. Most migraines do not have this aura stage.
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Migraine with aura
Alternative Names
Migraine - common; Headache - migraine without aura
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