headahces Flashcards
red flags
fever, photophobia, neck stiffness new neuro Sx dizziness visual disturbance sudden onset occipital h/a worse coughing postural wake from sleep vomit Hx trauma pregnacny papilloedema
tension headaches
very common
mild ache across forehead in band distrubuitn
tension headaches - assocs
stress depression alcohol skipping meals dehydration
tension headaches Mx
reassure
basic analgesia
sinusitis
headache assoc w indlammation of sinuses
facial pain behind nose forehead and eyes
tenderness over affected sinus
analgesic headahce
caused by long-term analgesia use
feature similat ro TT headache
2ry to continous/excessive use analgesia
analgesic headahce Mx
analgesia withdrawal
hormonal headache
related to low oestrogen
- just before/start of period
- around menopayse
- pregnancy esp first few weeks
hormonal headaches Mx
OCP can improve
Cervical Spondylosis
degenerative changes in cervical spine
causes beck pain, made worse by movement
can also have headache
trigeminal neuralgia
thought to be caused by compression of CNV
intense facial pain, electricity shootig like
attacks worsen over time
trigeminal neuralgia - triggers
cold weather
spicy food
caffiene
citrus fruits
trigeminal neuralgia Mx
carbamazepine
