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Short-lived head pains

N H Raskin1

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, USA.

Neurologic Clinics
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Several short-lived head pain syndromes, including icepick headache and chronic paroxysmal hemicrania, respond to indomethacin. Some of these headaches may indicate serious underlying conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Short-lived paroxysmal headaches encompass a spectrum of conditions.
  • Some of these headache syndromes are treatable with indomethacin.
  • Certain paroxysmal headaches can signify serious neurological issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review short-lived paroxysmal headache syndromes.
  • To highlight conditions responsive to indomethacin.
  • To discuss potentially ominous headache presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of paroxysmal headache syndromes.
  • Discussion of clinical characteristics and treatment responses.
  • Emphasis on diagnostic considerations for concerning headaches.

Main Results:

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  • Identified several distinct short-lived paroxysmal headache types.
  • Confirmed indomethacin efficacy in specific syndromes like chronic paroxysmal hemicrania.
  • Highlighted the importance of recognizing ominous presentations.

Conclusions:

  • Indomethacin is a key treatment for several paroxysmal headaches.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for managing these syndromes.
  • Vigilance is necessary due to the potential for serious underlying causes.