Paroxysmal Hemicrania Flashcards
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What is paroxysmal hemicrania?
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Frequent, short lasting attacks of unilateral pain. Usually orbital, supraorbital or temporal region
5-40 attacks per day
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Autonomic symptoms associated with paroxysmal hemicrania
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Conjunctival redness, nasal congestion, lacrimation, ptosis, eyelid oedema
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Treatment of paroxysmal hemicrania
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Indometacin starting at 50mg bd
Nsaid