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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
• In migraines ... : • Migraine: ... with aura > migraine ... > episodic migraine ... - Autonomic symptoms
Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
 •
Migraine Prevention ... 4 significant headaches ... or migraine attacks ... /month • ≥ 8 headache ... Severe/DisabIing symptoms
Medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat headaches, such as migraines.

Treatment of medication overuse
Medication overuse headaches ...  or rebound headaches ... medication to treat headaches ... , such as migraines ... diagnosis #causes #symptoms
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Migraine with Aura ... reversible aura symptoms ... 60 minutes, by headache ... neudrawlogy #Migraine ... criteria #neurology #headache
Stages of Migraine
 • Prodromal or Premonitory Phase (1-2 days): Fatigue, Yawning, Food cravings, Pallor, Nausea,
Stages of Migraine ... Brainstem → • Headache ... fulfilling the migraine ... days/weeks): No symptoms ... diagnosis #neurology #headache
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Headaches Overview ... • Primary headache ... symptom of something ... "Mi-T-C": • Migraine ... both sides • Migraine
POUND Mnemonic for Diagnosis of Migraine Headache

P - Pulsating quality - Throbbing or pulsatile rhythmic pain,
for Diagnosis of Migraine ... Headache P - ... vascular nature of migraines ... is a hallmark symptom ... #Headache #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
of additional symptoms ... light-headedness, headache ... Stroke - Atypical migraine
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
occur during the headache ... 24% always had headache ... vertigo and 67% had headache ... occur during the headache-free ... family history of migraine
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... With Different Headache ... or anesthetic migraine ... ), IIH #headache ... #signs #symptoms