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Clinical manifestations of headaches Flashcards

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Headaches

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Cephalgia

A pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck

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Types of headaches

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Primary

Secondary

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Primary headaches

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Most common
Tension
Migraine
Cluster
Sinus
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Secondary headaches

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Based on etiology

Cervicogenic (whiplash)
Medication overuse (rebound)
Birth control changes
Sinus symptoms
TMJ pain
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What should you always ask and record in your charting

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Is this the worst headache of your life?

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Danger signs to consider when doing an exam for a headache

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Neck stiffness specifically meningismus (resistence to passive neck flexion) suggests meningitis

Papilledema

Focal neurologic signs

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Sinus headache

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Usually behind the forehead and/or cheekbones

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Cluster headache

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Pain is in and around one eye

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Tension headache

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Pain is like a band squeezing the head

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Migraine

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Pain, nausea, and visual changes are typical of classic form

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