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Abdominal migraine is a disorder primarily of children which presents with episodes of abdominal pain without an accompanying headache. It is difficult to confirm the diagnosis as there are not a set of features that is specific and thus it can take time before the diagnosis is made. The condition is rare in adults.
Video Abdominal migraine
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of abdominal migraines is controversial. Diagnostic criteria from the ICHD2 are:
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Pathophysiology
Abdominal migraines are a type of functional pain.
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History
This condition was first described in 1921 by Buchanan.
References
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