Migraine has now been shown to be a genetic neurological disease characterized by flare-ups often called "Migraine attacks." A headache can be one symptom of a Migraine attack, but it's just that -- one of the possible symptoms. Some Migraineurs (people with Migraine disease) have Migraine attacks without having a headache. These are called "acephalgic" or "silent" Migraines.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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