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Cardinal Manifestations Headache
Cardinal Manifestations Headache
Presentation of Diseases
Headache
dr Budi Enoch SpPD
Headache
Headache is among the most common reasons patients seek medical attention.
Diagnosis and management is based on a careful clinical approach augmented
by an understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the
nervous system pathways that mediate the various headache syndromes
General Principles
A classification system developed by the International
Headache Society characterizes headache as primary or
secondary (Table 14–1).
Primary headaches are those in which headache and its
disorders.
Primary headache often results in considerable
pain.
On physical examination, the eye is often red
cycle.
Headache can be initiated or amplified by various triggers,
be effective.
Clinical studies have demonstrated that triptans in