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).
Also Known As:
Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania; Episodic Paroxysmal Hemicrania; Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicranias; Episodic Paroxysmal Hemicranias; Hemicrania, Chronic Paroxysmal; Hemicrania, Episodic Paroxysmal; Hemicrania, Paroxysmal; Hemicranias, Chronic Paroxysmal; Hemicranias, Episodic Paroxysmal; Hemicranias, Paroxysmal; Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Chronic; Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Episodic; Paroxysmal Hemicranias; Paroxysmal Hemicranias, Chronic; Paroxysmal Hemicranias, Episodic