Types of Headaches Flashcards
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migraine
temporal arteritis
cluster headaches
sinus headaches
tension headaches
these are the types of headaches
ussually 80 years of age or older
temporal arteritis
inflammation and damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the head
causes of temporal arteritis
Receiving treatment right away is key to preventing severe problems blindness or even stroke
treatment of temporal arteritis
Corticosteroids
prevention for temporal arteritis
• tender, ______ _____ on one side of the head, most often over one or both temples.
• Pain and _______ in the neck, upper arms, shoulder, and hips
• Weakness, ____________ ________
• Muscle Aches
• Throbbing headache on one side of the _____ or the ____ of the head
• Tenderness when touching the ______
• bad flu, such as:
• Excessive _______
• Fever
• General ill feeling
• Jaw pain goes or occurs when chewing
• Loss of _______
s/s of temporal arteritis
- thick artery
- stiffness
- excessive tiredness
- head, back
- scalp
- sweating
- appetite
what are chronic migraines?
headaches 15 days in a month
who does migraines most occur in?
women
• Exposure to bright _____, ______ noises
• _________ irregularities, _____ ________ pills
• Anxiety and stress
• Lack of food or ______
• Allergies
• Changes in weather
• Smoking or __________ __ _________
• Certain _____ and perfumes
• _________ meals ‘Alcohol
• Foods containing _______ (red wine, _____ _______, smoked fish, MSG, nitrates (______)
• Chocolate, pickled foods
• Aspartame (__________ __________)
• Change in _______ cycle
• _________ withdrawal
these are the tiggers for migraines
- light, loud
- Hormonal, birth control
- sleep
- exposure to smoke
- odors
- Skipping
- tyramine, aged cheese, bacon
- artificial sweeteners
- sleep cycle
- Caffeine
• Can be _______
• Many have an aura
sensory change- visual, ______, or other sensory changes occurring before headache. May have visual ___________ or see light prior to headache
• Sensitivity to _______ and ______
• Nausea & vomiting
• Some have loss of _______
• Pain worsens with activity
• Throbbing/pulsing pain often on one side of the head
• ________:
“even hair hurts”; pain when bending over; in shower with water running on etc.
s/s of migraine
- debilitating
- auditory, hallucinations
- light and sound
- vision
- Allodynia
• Quiet; dark room
• NSAIDS
• Analgesics with antiemetic
Essential oil:
• ____________
Abortive meds (medications to get rid of migraines)
• Triptans: Imitrex (sumatriptan)
• Use of narcotics or _______ to often cause ______ or overuse headache
treatment for migraine
Peppermint
NSAIDS, rebound
Preventative meds:
• Beta blockers- preventative eg. Inderal (propranolol)
• Antidepressants- preventative (eg. amitriptyline)
• Anticonvulsants- preventative (eg. Depakote, Neurontin )
• Herbs: Feverfew- preventative
Exercise
Regular sleep routine
Regular ______
Decrease caffeine
Do not use aspartame sweeteners (truvia ok)
________
Chiropractic
Acupressure/Acupuncture
_____ injections in head
prevention for migraine
meals
Massage
Botox
rare. predominately occurs in _____ and is characterized by episodes of acute and agonizing headaches for periods of typically six to ______ weeks.
what are the age/factors that increase risk for cluster headache
men
eight
• _______ may help
• Pain is very severe, _______
• Headaches usually occur every day, sometimes several times a day.
• A single attack may last from 15 minutes to _____ hours.
• The attacks often happen at the same time within each 24-hour day.
• The majority of attacks occur at _____, usually one to two hours after you go to bed.
s/s of cluster headaches
Pacing
unilateral
three
night
is there treatment for cluster headaches?
no there is not, but pacing may help
what is used for prevention for cluster headaches?
corticosteroids
antiseizure medication
• A previous ______ of migraines or headaches
• A family history of __________ or __________
what are the age/factors that increase risk for sinus headaches
history
migraines or headaches
• pressure around eyes
• head may ____
• Pain, pressure and fullness in cheeks, brow or forehead
• Worsening ___ if bend forward or lie down
• ______ _____
• Fatigue
• Achy feeling in _____ teeth
what are the s/s of sinus headaches
throb
pain
Stuffy nose
upper
NSIAD
treatment of congestion like antihistamines
what type of treatment would you get for sinus headaches?
are there any preventive measures for sinus headaches?
nope
may be related to ______, depression, anxiety, a _______ ______, or holding your head and neck in an _________ position.
what are age factors that increase risk of tension headaches?
stress
head injury
abnormal
• Usually _______. Often feels like a band around the head or ________ on head. Your ________, __________, or _________ may feel tight or sore.
• Pain mild to moderate
• May persist long periods of time.
what are the s/s of tension headaches?
bilateral
pressure
shoulders, neck, or jaw
t/f tension headaches are unilateral?
false, it is bilateral
t/f cluster headaches are unilateral?
TRUE
what are the treatment for tension headaches?
NSAID (may be combined w caffine)
massage
heat
cold
stress reducation and coping strategies are what?
prevention measures for tension headaches
