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Published on: October 2, 2020
Prevention and resolution of headaches occurring during hemodialysis treatment by supplemental oxygen
Garrett B Gianneschi1, Jennine M Michaud2
1Department of Neurology, Rutgers University - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Abstract:
A patient with end-stage renal disease experienced severe headaches exclusively during dialysis that were bilateral and throbbing with photophobia, weakness, and lightheadedness. The patient had no history of headaches, and dialysis was determined to be the cause of the severe headaches. More than 10 treatments were attempted without success. Headaches were successfully treated and prevented by addition of 100% oxygen (2 L via nasal cannula) for over 12 months without recurrence at time of publication. This case study indicates that oxygen therapy may be a valuable intervention for headaches during dialysis.
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