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1b Headaches Flashcards

1
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What is a primary headache?

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When the cause is the headache itself

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2
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What are the three main types of primary headaches?

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Migraine
Tension-Type Headache
Cluster Headache (Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias)

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3
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What is a secondary headache?

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a headache precipitated by another condition / disorder

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What is the main method of classifying primary headaches?

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Long Lasting or short lasting

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5
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Which primary headache types are short lasting?

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Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia aka
Cluster headache

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6
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Which primary headache types are long lasting?

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Migraine
Tension Type headache

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7
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What are the four key red flags suggesting secondary headaches?

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Age - new onset in age 50+
Onset - sudden,abrupt onset (thunderclap)
Systemic Symptoms - fever, neck stiffness, rash,weight loss
neurological Signs

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What are some neurological signs which are red flags for headaches?

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confusion, impaired consiousness, focal neurology and swolen optic discs

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9
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what does a thunderclap headache suggest?

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Sub arachnoid headache

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What are the key characteristics of episodic migraines?

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Unilateral Location
Pulsating Quality
Moderate pain
AGGREVATION BY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Vomiting / nausea
Photophobia / Phonophobia
Maybe - Aura

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11
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What is a migraine aura?

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A complex array of symptoms reflecting focal cortical brain stem dysfunction

Usually before headache

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What does a migraine aura look like?

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Glimmering zig zag pattern which lasts between 5-30 minutes

Expanding C’s

Elemental Visual Disturbances

Combination of negative and positive sensory attributions

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What is seen in the premonitory phase of a migraine?

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Yawning, Polyuria, Mood, change, Irritable, neck pain, light sensitivity and concentration difficulty

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What is see in the aura phase of a migraine?

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Visual, sensory, weakness, and speech arrest

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What is experienced in the headache phase of a migraine?

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Head and body pain, nausea, photophobia

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16
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How are migraines resolved?

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rest and sleep

17
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What might be experienced in the recovery phase of migranes?

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Mood disturbed, food intolerances, feeling hungover, can take up to 48 hours

18
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What are the lifestyle factors which can be managed for migraines?

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Diet, sleep, exercise, mindfulness

19
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What are the acute / abortive treatments for a migraine?

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Paracetamol
NSAID’s
Prokinetics - anti-sickness medication
Triptans

20
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Which medication should be avoided when managing a migraine?

A

Opiate based and mixed analgesics should be avoided

21
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What does a tension type headache feel like?

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Tight muscles around the head and the neck - as though the head is in a vice

22
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How long do Tension type headaches typically last?

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30 mins - several days, depends

23
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Describe the distribution of tension type headaches?

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Bilateral

24
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How are tension type headaches affected by movement?

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Not affected

25
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how are tension type headaches treated?

A

Reassurance to patient
Give simple analgesics

26
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How are cluster headaches characterised?

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Severe unilateral pain - one sided pain
Forehead or facial sweating
Miosis or ptosis
A sense of restlessness or agitation

27
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What are some common symptoms which are seen with patients who suffer from cluster headaches?

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Ipsilaterally (Same side as the headache):
Conjunctival Redness or lacrimation
Nasal congestion
Eyelid Oedema

Forehead sweating
Ptosis (upper eyelid droop)

28
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What is the acute treatment for cluster headaches?

A

triptan - nasal or subcutaneous route
high oxygen flow

29
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How does a high oxygen flow help in the treatment of cluster headaches?

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Oxygen inhibits neuronal activity in the trigeminocerevical complex

30
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What preventative measures can help a cluster headache?

A

Verapamil = calcium channel blocker - but important to get an ECG first as it can interfere with the heart
Greater occipital nerve block

31
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How does migraine compare to a tension type or cluster headache?

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Migraine = Unilateral (often bilateral) , pulsating, moderate/severe, Aggrevated by physical movement, nausea and vomiting, attack lasts hours once or twice a month

Tension-type headache = bilateral, tightening, mild or moderate, no other symptoms, attacks last hours to days

Cluster hedache = always unilateral, very severe, restlessness, no aggrevation by physical activity, other symptoms, attacks last 15 mins- 3 hours and happen up to 8 times a day for 2-3 months at a time

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