La migraña: [revisión] / Migraine: [review]

RESUMEN

La migraña o jaqueca es tal vez el dolor de cabeza más frecuente caracterizado por un desorden crónico neurológico de tipo episódico, recurrente asociado a vómitos, fotofobia, sonofobia, etc. su aparición normalmente se asocian a auras que el paciente percibe previamente. La migraña produce una incapacidad en la persona casi total durante cada episodio, constituyendosé en un problema de salud que requiere un adecuado diagnóstico y tratamiento.

ABSTRACT

Migraine is the most frequently reported type of headache. It is characterized as a chronic and episodic neurological disorder associated with vomiting, photophobia, and sonophobia. The occurrence of a migraine headache episode is usually associated with an aura, which is clearly perceived by patients. Migraine headache crises lead to almost total disability in affected patients, so this condition is recognized as a health problem requiring adequate diagnosis and therapy.