Headache secondary to medical conditions
Secondary headaches are, by definition, due to associated medical conditions. Let’s take a look at three severe conditions, often associated with headache
Thunderclap headache
Similar to primary thunderclap headaches, secondary thunderclap headaches are defined as sudden onset headaches that achieve maximal intensity within one minute.
Headache red flags
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is often affected by intraarticular dysfunction which can lead to an abnormality in the way the teeth meet
POCUS Made Easy: Fascia Iliaca Block
Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block is a regional analgesia nerve block used predominantly for hip fractures and femoral shaft fractures. The below video explains how to perform this block under ultrasound guidance.
Medication overuse headache
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is often affected by intraarticular dysfunction which can lead to an abnormality in the way the teeth meet
Musculoskeletal Pain and Headache
Sinus headaches can be defined as pain over the sinus region of the face, especially the maxillary area and the periorbital region. The pain can vary and might even be pulsatile in nature.
Sinus headache
Sinus headaches can be defined as pain over the sinus region of the face, especially the maxillary area and the periorbital region. The pain can vary and might even be pulsatile in nature.
POCUS Made Easy: eFAST
eFAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) to look for haemothorax, pneumothorax, haemoperitoneum and haemopericardium
POCUS Made Easy: DVT
The DVT Ultrasound Exam in the Emergency Department is used mainly for assessment of above knee DVTs, in patients with suspected DVT. The video below explains how to perform an above knee DVT Ultrasound Exam.
Secondary headaches
Secondary headaches are classified into eight broad categories. We review how to diagnose a number of common secondary headaches
Temporomandibular joint and headache
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is often affected by intraarticular dysfunction which can lead to an abnormality in the way the teeth meet
Chronic daily headaches
Chronic daily headaches are defined as headaches which occur at least 15 days or more per month for at least three months, regardless of the underlying headache aetiology.