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Secondary "hypnic headache".

Raquel Gil-Gouveia1, Peter J Goadsby

  • 1Headache Group, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, LondonWC1N 3BG, UK.

Journal of Neurology
|April 4, 2007
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Hypnic headache, often seen in the elderly, can be a secondary condition. This case report highlights that anti-hypertensive therapy can relieve symptoms, suggesting blood pressure monitoring for nocturnal headaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Hypnic headache is a rare primary headache disorder exclusively occurring during sleep.
  • It is more common in the elderly, necessitating consideration of diverse differential diagnoses.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old woman presented with hypnic headache, initially unsuspected to be secondary.
  • Her symptoms resolved following the initiation of anti-hypertensive medication.

Findings:

  • Literature review indicates a standard diagnostic workup for hypnic headache patients.
  • This case suggests a potential link between hypnic headache and hypertension.

Implications:

  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is recommended for evaluating nocturnal headaches, particularly in elderly patients.

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  • Essential hypertension is a frequent comorbidity in this demographic, warranting investigation.