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Headache and face pain.

J W Lance1

  • 1Institute of Neurological Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|June 28, 2000
PubMed
Summary

A thorough case history is key for diagnosing headache disorders. While common headaches are not life-threatening, urgent investigation is vital for acute or progressive headaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Headache disorders are common and significantly impact quality of life.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of systematic case history in headache diagnosis.
  • To outline the diagnostic approach for different headache types.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic case history as the primary diagnostic tool.
  • Distinguishing between acute/subacute and common recurrent headaches.

Main Results:

  • Acute/thunderclap headaches require urgent investigation due to potential serious causes.
  • Common recurrent headaches (tension-type, migraine, cluster) are manageable with specific treatments.

Conclusions:

  • General practitioners are well-positioned to manage most headache patients.
  • Effective acute and prophylactic treatments exist for recurrent headaches.