Headache Flashcards
Painful dilatation of cranial vessels triggered by certain factors
Chronic idiopathic headache/ Migrane
Most important criterion for CIH
No evidence of organic disease
Two major cause of headache
Muscle contraction
Vascular problems
What laboratory test is done for the diagnosis of CIH
None, only history and PE
85% of headache related consultation suffers from?
Tension-type headache
Almost all painful symptoms of the head is mediated by
Trigeminal nerve
Headache: M, 27y/o
unilateral, around he eye. History of headache in he past 2 years
Cluster Headache
TRUE or FALSE: In cases of CIH, patien should only be managed when symptoms manifest
False, prophylaxis is given and patient is advised to prevent triggers
Headache:
bilateral, tightening, no photophobia or N/V.
Not aggravated by physical activity.
Tension-type headache
Type of headache that is centered primarily in the lower face
Lower- Half Migraine
Heachache:
Hx of nasal congestion
Pain over the cheeks and paranasal area
Started when the patient got promoted to manager
Headache of Nasal Vasomotor Reaction
Prevailing clinical disorder is a delusional or conversion reaction and peripheral pain mechanism are non-existent.
psychogenic headaches
Headache experienced by patient post LP
leakage headache
Lancinating pain
Cranial Neuralgias�
Essentially important examinaion in evaluating Otalgia
Mirror/fiberoptic examination