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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
Starting a new series for M3/4s & interns with @Noor4Neurology on some guidance before you consult
First up: headaches ... a patient with headache ... the underlying cause ... guide appropriate treatment ... neurotwitter #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 ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Intraparenchymal bleed, tentorial ... stroke • Severe nausea ... pressure, SAH, tentorial ... nerve palsy - Tentorial ... signs #symptoms #clues
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 ... appropriate acute treatment
The Causes of Headache

#Headache #Causes #Differential #Diagnosis
The Causes of Headache ... #Headache #Causes
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
 or rebound headaches ...  are caused by regular ... Treatment of medication ... #diagnosis #causes ... symptoms #management #treatment
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 ... days Cluster Headache ... #differential #causes
Acute Treatment of Migraine

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Migraine #Treatment #management #neurology #headache #medications
Acute Treatment ... #Migraine #Treatment ... management #neurology #headache
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Useful in the Treatment ... Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches ... Several classes ... #Migraine #Headache ... #Treatment #Prophylaxis