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Primary and Secondary Headache Types - Differential Classification

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Headaches #Primary #Secondary #Types
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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
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
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

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

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stroke, carotid dissection ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Venous trrombosis, Dissection ... #Differential #
Oral Antihypertensive Medications - Selection by Comorbidities
Comorbidities: 
 • Stable Angina, HFpEF, HFrEF, AFib, TAA/Marfan, Aortic
Comorbidities: • Stable ... Marfan, Aortic Dissection ... Pregnancy, Cluster Headache ... #pharmacology #table
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... Red Flags and Differential ... P - Previous Headache ... Carotid/Vertebral Dissection ... #diagnosis #differential
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... - Differential ... miosis • Tension-type ... migraine and tension-type ... #differential #