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Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
Headache Differential ... , in which headaches ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Headache #Primary ... #Secondary #Table
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
of Headache - Table ... - Cluster headache ... unilateral neuralgiform headaches ... tearing - Tension headache ... #PrimaryCare #Headache
Secondary Headaches and Cranial Neuralgias - Comparison Table

#Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #Headache #Secondary #Differential #Comparison #Table #Timing
Secondary Headaches ... Neuralgias - Comparison Table ... #PrimaryCare #Headache ... #Secondary #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Primary and Secondary Headache Types - Differential Classification

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Headaches #Primary #Secondary #Types
and Secondary Headache ... Types - Differential ... DrEricStrong #Headaches ... Secondary #Types #Differential ... Classification #Table
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
life-threatening headaches ... Systemic signs ... SNOOP #mnemonic #headaches ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #headache
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 ... #Neurology #Differential
Pharmacotherapy for Migraine Prophylaxis 

Who is indicated for migraine prophylaxis? Patients who experience more than 3
than 3 migraine headaches ... or at least 8 headache ... severe debilitating headaches ... #Medications #Table ... #Pharmacology #Management
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... - Differential ... photophobia and headache ... Primary headaches ... meningeal irritation signs
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 ... visuals) Tension Headache ... days Cluster Headache
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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