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Head pain.

J C Goldstein

    Comprehensive Therapy
    |October 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Head pain presents a complex diagnostic challenge. A thorough patient history and physical examination are crucial for identifying causes, ranging from common systemic issues to rare structural abnormalities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Diagnostic Medicine

    Background:

    • Head pain is a common yet complex diagnostic problem.
    • Numerous potential causes exist, necessitating a systematic diagnostic approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the differential diagnosis of head pain.
    • To emphasize the importance of detailed patient history and physical examination.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common and rare causes of head pain.
    • Emphasis on clinical history and physical examination findings.

    Main Results:

    • Differential diagnosis includes structural diseases (eye, ear, nose, throat, teeth), trauma, infections, tumors, neuropathies, systemic abnormalities (hypertension), and emotional factors.
    • Rare causes like elongated styloid process exist but are not detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive history and physical examination are essential for diagnosing head pain.
    • The differential diagnosis is broad, requiring careful consideration of various etiologies.