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Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
Headache Differential ... of diseases can cause ... a headache. ... , in which headaches ... are caused by various
Headache in children - History, Types, Red Flag Symptoms 

#Peds #Pediatrics #Headaches #History #RedFlags
Headache in children ... Types, Red Flag Symptoms ... Peds #Pediatrics #Headaches
Temporal (Giant cell) Arteritis 
Risk Factors:
 • Age (almost never occurs before age 50) 
Clinical:
 •
Temporal (Giant cell) Arteritis ... Constitutional symptoms ... • Headache ... Temporal #GiantCell #Arteritis
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary ... Headaches - Differential ... Tension/Stress Headache ... • Cluster Headache ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... disorders Neurologic symptoms ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #headache
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Clinical findings and Complications
Signs/Symptoms: 
 - Headache (usually constant, superimposed by waves
Cell (Temporal) Arteritis ... Complications Signs/Symptoms ... : - Headache ... Stroke or TIA-like symptoms ... Complications #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... Glaucoma, Giant cell arteritis ... uw_IMresidency #Headache ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
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 ... Thrombosis, Giant Cell Arteritis ... #differential #causes
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

#Headache #Causes #Differential #Diagnosis
The Causes of Headache ... #Headache #Causes