In its different presentations, headache is one of the most common
symptoms seen by family practitioners. The difficulty is in
diagnosing the cause of the headache so that the appropriate
treatment is provided, or if referral to a specialist is the
recommended course of action.
The ABC of Headache helps with this dilemma and guides
the healthcare professional to look for the possible causes of
presenting symptoms. Based on real case histories, each chapter
guides the reader from symptoms through to diagnosis and
management.
This new ABC is a highly illustrated, informative, and
practical source of knowledge. With links to further information
and resources, it is a valuable text for healthcare professionals
at all levels of practice and training.
Table of Content
Preface v
Contributors vi
1 Approach to Headaches 1
Anne Mac Gregor
2 Migraine 9
Anne Mac Gregor
3 Tension-type Headache 15
Anne Mac Gregor
4 Cluster Headache 20
David W. Dodick
5 Medication Overuse Headache 24
David W. Dodick
6 Menstrual Headaches 28
Alison Frith
7 Childhood Periodic Syndromes 36
Ishaq Abu-Arafeh
8 Teenage Headache 41
Ishaq Abu-Arafeh
9 Exertional Headache 46
R. Allan Purdy
10 Thunderclap Headache 50
David W. Dodick
11 Headache and Brain Tumour 53
R. Allan Purdy
12 Headache and Neck Pain 56
Anne Mac Gregor
13 Headache and Depression 60
Anne Mac Gregor
14 Pain in the Temple 68
R. Allan Purdy
15 Facial Pain 72
David W. Dodick
Further resources 76
Index 77
About the author
Anne Mac Gregor
Director of Clinical Research, The City of London Migraine Clinic, London, UK
Alison Frith
Clinical Research Sister, The City of London Migraine Clinic, London, UK
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