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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... • In migraines ... only during their cluster ... #differential #diagnosis ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis ... - Cluster headache ... - Migraine - ... Trigeminal neuralgia #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Comparison
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Unilateral • Migraine ... • Cluster Headache ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
indicated for migraine ... headaches per month ... or at least 8 headache ... severe debilitating headaches ... Pharmacology #Management #Neurology
Acute Treatment of Migraine

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment of Migraine ... BrighamChiefs #Migraine ... Treatment #management #neurology ... #headache #medications
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 ... features LR 0.41 #Migraine ... LikelihoodRatio #Diagnosis ... #PrimaryCare #Neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Sx change Migraine ... min – 7 days Cluster ... secondary #management #neurology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... and disorders Neurologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #headache #redflag ... #dangerous #neurology
Primary Headaches - Comparison Table:
Migraine, Tension and Cluster Headaches

#Diagnosis #Primary #Headaches #Features #Comparison #Table #Migraine #Tension
- Comparison Table ... : Migraine, Tension ... and Cluster Headaches ... #Diagnosis #Primary ... #Comparison #Table
Types of Headache: How to Differentiate Migraine, Cluster, and Tension-Type Headache

#Headache #Migraine #ClusterHeadache #TensionHeadache #MedicalEducation #MedStudent
Differentiate Migraine ... , Cluster, and Tension-Type ... Headache #Headache ... #Migraine #ClusterHeadache ... ClinicalMedicine #Neurology