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Chronic headaches in family practice.

R Smith1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH 45267-0582.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Migraine and headache management has advanced with new classifications and treatments. Serotonin agonists like sumatriptan show promise for acute migraine, while patient education and non-pharmacological approaches are key for comprehensive care.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Migraine affects over 11 million Americans, causing significant suffering and lost workdays.
  • Effective headache management is crucial for family physicians who treat most headache patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current advances in headache and migraine management.
  • To highlight new diagnostic criteria and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE, Headache, Cephalalgia, and major headache society proceedings (1982-present).
  • Keywords included: headache, migraine, serotonin, cerebral circulation.

Main Results:

  • A new International Headache Society classification aids diagnosis.
  • Analgesic overmedication can cause chronic daily headaches, with new treatments available.
  • Serotonin receptor research has advanced understanding of headache mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Sumatriptan, a novel serotonin agonist, is effective for acute migraine.
  • Comprehensive management includes pharmacologic treatments, patient education, relaxation therapy, and non-pharmacological approaches.
  • Family physicians can effectively implement these strategies for headache patients.

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