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Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
Headache Differential ... them into primary headaches ... , in which the headache ... and secondary headaches ... , in which headaches
Headache in children - History, Types, Red Flag Symptoms 

#Peds #Pediatrics #Headaches #History #RedFlags
Headache in children ... Peds #Pediatrics #Headaches
Secondary Headaches and Cranial Neuralgias - Comparison Table

#Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #Headache #Secondary #Differential #Comparison #Table #Timing
Secondary Headaches ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... P - Previous Headache ... change Migraine Headache ... days Cluster Headache ... Thrombosis, Giant Cell Arteritis
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis of Headache ... Table - Cluster headache ... unilateral neuralgiform headaches ... tearing - Tension headache ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... Tension/Stress Headache ... • Cluster Headache ... Primary Cough Headache ... #Primary #Headaches
Temporal (Giant cell) Arteritis 
Risk Factors:
 • Age (almost never occurs before age 50) 
Clinical:
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Temporal (Giant cell) Arteritis ... symptoms • Headache ... Temporal #GiantCell #Arteritis
Primary and Secondary Headache Types - Differential Classification

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Headaches #Primary #Secondary #Types
and Secondary Headache ... DrEricStrong #Headaches
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #headache
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... ) • Temporal arteritis ... MatthewHoMD #Headache