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Papers: 9 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019

PAIN TYPE:
Migraine/Headache


2019 Jun


Curr Opin Neurol


32


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The unique role of the trigeminal autonomic reflex and its modulation in primary headache disorders.

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Abstract

The trigeminal autonomic reflex is a physiological reflex with an important protective function which also plays a role in pathophysiological conditions, such as primary headache. It is not understood whether the autonomic symptoms in trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias and migraine are the consequence of severe trigeminal discharge or indeed directly driven by central generators as part of the pathophysiology, underlying these syndromes.