Migraine Flashcards
1
Q
Migraine
A
a type of headache
2
Q
causes
A
common more in females
3
Q
signs
A
aura phase: photobia nausea vomiting sensory impairment
headache:
unilateral
pulsating
recovery:
fatigue
mood change
4
Q
investigation
A
history
5
Q
management
A
acute attack:
paracetamol, NSAIDs
sumatriptan - start once headache occurs
going to a dark room
prophylaxis - on this migraines occurring a lot:
propanol - avoid in asthma
topiramite - avoid in child bearing
amitryptiline
6
Q
triggers
A
chocolate
cheese, wine
pill
menstruation
