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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... with aura > migraine ... without aura ... #Neurology
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary ... Headaches - Differential ... Unilateral • Migraine ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Causes
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
Migraine without ... Aura Diagnostic ... following: • Nausea ... #Aura #diagnosis ... #criteria #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
- Presence of aura ... light-headedness, headache ... Stroke - Atypical migraine ... #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Causes of Secondary ... Degenerative • Dementia ... Neurological • Migraine ... /Auras • Movement ... Provoked #Seizures #Neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Sx change Migraine ... Phonophobia +/- aura ... #diagnosis #differential ... #causes #primary ... #neurology
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
cravings, Pallor, Nausea ... Blurred Vision → • Aura ... 60 minutes each aura ... #Stages #diagnosis ... #neurology #headache
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura ... 60 minutes, by headache ... #Aura #diagnosis ... #criteria #neurology ... #headache #ICHD3
Causes of Dementia / Cognitive Impairment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Affecting Multiple Domains
 • Depression
 • Delirium
Decline
Causes of Dementia ... Cognitive Impairment - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
P Is the headache Pulsatile in quality?
O Is the duration
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis ... of Migraine Headache ... there associated Nausea ... LikelihoodRatio #Diagnosis ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology