The absence of an objective test and access to specialists makes diagnosis challenging. The consequences of misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis are under treatment and incorrect treatments. This translates into complex, costly and lengthy patient journeys.
A headache of moderate or severe intensity
One-sided
Pulsating in quality
Aggravated by routine physical activity
With duration of hours to 2-3 days
Nausea
Attack frequency ranges between once a year to multiple times a week
In children, attacks tend to be of shorter duration and abdominal symptoms are more prominent
Sources: who.int, migraine.com, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, migrainetrust.org, americanheadachesociety.org, migraineresearchfoundation.com
We have very recently obtained classification rates for migraine using our patent pending algorithm.
Our present classification rate for migraine with aura is 92% and migraine without aura 82%.
These tests were carried out on subjects on non-pain days.