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Paroxysmal Hemicrania

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Definition: A primary headache disorder that is similar to the CLUSTER HEADACHE with unilateral head pain, but differs by its multiple short severe attacks. It is usually seen in females, and may be responsive to non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).      Other names Paroxysmal Hemicranias, Episodic; Paroxysmal Hemicranias, Chronic; Paroxysmal Hemicranias; Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Episodic; Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Chronic; Hemicranias, Paroxysmal; Hemicranias, Episodic Paroxysmal; Hemicranias, Chronic Paroxysmal; Hemicrania, Episodic Paroxysmal; Hemicrania, Chronic Paroxysmal; Episodic Paroxysmal Hemicranias; Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicranias; Episodic Paroxysmal Hemicrania; Hemicrania, Paroxysmal; Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania

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