Headache

Headache (Cephalgia): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Respiratory System (J00-J99) Sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses). Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Ocular migraine (synonyms: Ophthalmic migraine; Migraine ophtalmique) – variant of migraine in which transient, bilateral visual disturbances (flickering, flashes of light, scotomas (restrictions of the visual field); similar to “normal” migraine with aura) occur; often without headache, but sometimes with headache, … Headache (Cephalgia): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Headache (Cephalgia): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse [absolute arrhythmia? (thromboembolic risk)], body temperature [fever?], body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (observation). Skin and mucous membranes Head [tic douloureux, redness of the face]. Eyes (in cluster headache, at least one of the following characteristics … Headache (Cephalgia): Examination

Headache (Cephalgia): Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic workup Small blood count [leukocytosis (increase in white blood cell count): infection; anemia (anemia): secondary headache as anemia symptom; thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelets/platelets): increased cerebral bleeding risk]. Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) … Headache (Cephalgia): Test and Diagnosis

Headache (Cephalgia): Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic workup Magnetic resonance imaging of the skull (cranial MRI, cranial MRI or cMRI) – for suspected parenchymatous changes as well as abnormalities; furthermore, for: For initial diagnosis, in the case … Headache (Cephalgia): Diagnostic Tests

Headache (Cephalgia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Cephalgia (headache) may present in the following ways: Short-lasting vs. long-lasting pain. Sharp vs. dull Unilateral vs. bilateral Improvement vs. deterioration due to movement The following accompanying symptoms may occur: General feeling of illness Neck pain Nausea (nausea)/vomiting Vertigo (dizziness) Visual disturbances Photophobia (light shyness) Sensitivity to noise Red, watery eyes Notice: Actively look for … Headache (Cephalgia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs