Head Flashcards
1
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Tension Headache
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- most common headache
- most common in women
- Cause: stress, anxiety, or awkward neck movements
- episodic or chronic
2
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Symptoms of Tension Headache
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- dull, bilateral pain (band pain)
- constant, not pulsing
3
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Migraine Headaches
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- more common in women
- Cause: activation of trigeminal ganglion leading to release of substance P and neurokinin A
4
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Symptoms of Migraine
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- unilateral
- pulsing/throbbing pain
- nausea and vomiting
Prodromal
- tinglinging in extremities
- change in vision/blind spots
- sensory changes
5
Q
Cluster Headache
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- most severe but least common
- more common in men
- shorter duration but can occur in series
- Cause: hypoxia or abnormal serotonin release
6
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Symptoms of Cluster Headaches
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- unilateral, behind the eye
- severe, constant pain
- nausea and vomiting
- rhinorrhea or swelling
7
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Treatment of Cluster Headache
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oxygen
8
Q
Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Headache
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- avoid stress
- avoid triggers
- exercise
- massage
- sleep
- heat/cold pack
9
Q
Pharmacological Treatment of Headaches
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- Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine
10
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When to refer a headache
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hypertension
stroke
trauma
confusion
neck stiffness
frequent occurences (>15 per month)
fever
OTC ineffective
