Headache diagnostic challenge
Headache diagnostic challenge. Diagnosing three patient cases with headache symptoms
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Headache rescue medication
We typically divide episodic treatments into abortive medication and rescue medication. Here we discuss rescue medication
Headache abortive treatment
We typically divide episodic treatments into abortive medication and rescue medication. Here we discuss abortive medication
Headache prophylaxis (2)
Newer prophylactics have potential role in migraine management: monoclonal antibodies, botulinum toxin, NSAIDs, serotonin antagonists, trigger point therapy and nerve blocks.
Headache treatment
Laboratory tests for patients with headache may be helpful under certain circumstances. A complete blood count (CBC), thyroid function, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are basic tests that are helpful
Headache prophylaxis
Prophylactic treatments for headache pain are especially relevant for patients suffering from migraine headaches.
Headache and lab tests
Laboratory tests for patients with headache may be helpful under certain circumstances. A complete blood count (CBC), thyroid function, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are basic tests that are helpful
Headache and imaging
Here is an example algorithm in headache diagnosis
Headache neurological examination
The neurological portion of your assessment of a patient with headache can give you important clues and must be undertaken carefully and diligently
Headache physical examination
Every headache patient will require a full neurological examination. In these articles we’ll briefly cover the components of a complete neurological exam
Headache triggers
Headache triggers. Help your patient identify the key food and non-food triggers that can contribute to their headaches
Headache diary
Keep a Headache diary. Helping your patient to identify factors that contribute to their headaches might help reduce the severity and frequency of their headaches.