Migrane Flashcards
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An episodic severe headache lasting 4 to 72 hours
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Migrane
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Is often unilateral, throbbing and worsens with exertion – light, sound and odor sensitivity – aura may appear in 25 % of cases
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Migrane
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Thought to be neurovascular syndrome with altered CNS processing that triggers neuropeptide release that in turn causes painful inflammation of cranial blood vessels and dura mater
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Pathophysiology of Migrane
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Clinical evaluation
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Diagnosis for Migrane
5
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Eliminate triggers such as drinking wine, skipping meals, sleep deprivation – fluctuating estrogen levels are a potent migrane trigger, oral contraceptives occasionally trigger or worsen migranes – acetaminophen, triptans (constricts the blood vessels in the brian to relieve inflammation)
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Treatment for Migrane
