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A recurrent one-sided headache pattern
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-02. It presents "A recurrent one-sided headache pattern" as a Easy Neurology puzzle. The final answer is Migraine.
Answer
Migraine
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 31-year-old has recurrent headaches that often begin on one side.
Clue 2
Episodes are associated with nausea and sensitivity to light.
Clue 3
She prefers a dark, quiet room while the pain is most intense.
Clue 4
Between attacks, neurologic examination is normal.
Clue 5
Some attacks are preceded by brief visual shimmering.
Clue 6
The pattern fits a primary headache disorder rather than a structural emergency in this fictional case.
Plain-language explanation
Migraine is a common primary headache disorder. Typical educational clues include recurrent attacks, nausea, light sensitivity, and sometimes aura-like symptoms. Real severe or new neurologic symptoms require professional evaluation.
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