Paroxysmal Hemicrania Flashcards

1
Q

What is paroxysmal hemicrania?

A

Frequent, short lasting attacks of unilateral pain. Usually orbital, supraorbital or temporal region
5-40 attacks per day

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Autonomic symptoms associated with paroxysmal hemicrania

A

Conjunctival redness, nasal congestion, lacrimation, ptosis, eyelid oedema

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Treatment of paroxysmal hemicrania

A

Indometacin starting at 50mg bd

Nsaid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly