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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Algorithm Red ... papilledema • Horner ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... Space-occupying brain ... #Algorithm #neurology
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... - Autonomic symptoms ... : • Traumatic brain ... meningeal irritation signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... and signs below ... - Vit B12 and copper ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
→ Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... pulse rate - Core ... with exercise - Core ... Criteria: - Core
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
What’s the Core ... symptom of something ... stiffness) • Brain ... N Neurological signs ... #Diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... #management #neurology
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology 
Excessive fear of one or more social situations
 • Safety
throat, hot or cold ... flashes, headaches ... , nausea, dizziness ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Falls Core Concept ... Oxygenation of the Brain ... presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis