New research 860: Diagnosis and management of headache

Med Clin North Am. 2014 May;98(3):505-527. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.01.006. Epub 2014 Mar 21.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Headache in the Ambulatory Care Setting: A Review of Classic Presentations and New Considerations in Diagnosis and Management.

Hale N1, Paauw DS2.

Author information 1Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.2Medicine Student Programs, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. Electronic address: dpaauw@medicine.washington.edu.

Abstract

Headaches are the most common constellation of neurologic disorders observed in clinical practice. This article discusses the clinical features of the most common headache subtypes and helps elucidate the more nuanced features of newly recognized and frequently misdiagnosed headache disorders. The physical examination, recommendations regarding imaging, treatment, and the differentiation of primary from secondary headache disorders is discussed. Headache is one of the most commonly encountered clinical problems and this article aims to clarify diagnostic dilemmas and provide the most up-to-date recommendations with respect to treatment and long-term management.

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