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[Posttraumatic headache : Observations in a pain clinic.].
1GHS Essen, Neurochirurgische Universitätsklinik, Hufelandstraße 55, D-4300, Essen 1.
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Head trauma can cause headaches that are initially organic but often become psychogenic over time. Psychological factors play a significant role in developing chronic post-traumatic headache pain syndromes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychology
- Pain Medicine
Context:
- Head trauma is a common cause of neurological symptoms.
- Post-traumatic headaches (PTH) present diverse clinical pictures.
- Early symptoms are often organic, evolving to psychogenic features.
Purpose:
- To describe the evolution of headache following head trauma.
- To identify causative factors of post-traumatic headache.
- To discuss therapeutic guidelines for managing PTH.
Summary:
- Headaches after head trauma can be organic initially.
- Later stages of post-traumatic headache often exhibit psychogenic characteristics.
- Psychological influences are key in forming chronic pain syndromes.
Impact:
- Understanding the psychogenic component of PTH is crucial for effective management.
- This research informs therapeutic strategies for chronic pain.
- Highlights the interplay between physical trauma and psychological factors in headache development.
