Facial Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Midfacial segment pain
A
- Tension type headache of the midface
- Can have blocked nose sensation, symmetrical, hypersensitivity, normal examination
- Treat with amitriptyline
2
Q
Trigeminal autonomic cephalagias
A
- Cluster headache
- Autonomic symptoms including blocked nose, watery eye
- Treat with tryptan/verapamil
3
Q
Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania
A
- Unilateral, headache around the eye
- Treat with NSAIDs