1
Q
What is migraine?
A
Common problem, recurrent, incapacitating, unilateral headaches which are usually supraorbital
2
Q
HPC Migraines
A
Usually supraorbital
Last hours days
Spontaneous remission not uncommon
Nausea, vomiting, photophobia
3
Q
Cause of migraine?
A
Serotonin release, cerebral artery dilation, increased midbrain grey matter metabolic activity
4
Q
Precipitating factors for migraine
A
Stress Alcohol Ripe banana Chocolate OCP May have preceding warnings - aura, light, smells
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
Clinical
6
Q
Management of migraine
A
Aspirin / paracetamol / NSAID
Lysine acetylsalicylate with metoclopramide in acute attacks
Sumatriptan
Prophylaxis: NSAID, Propranolol, Pizotifen
Botox
OSOMOP
flashcards
Decks in class (15)
# Cards
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Viral infections14
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Bacterial Infections18
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Trigeminal Neuralgia5
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Giant Cell Arteritis3
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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia2
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Periodic Migrainous Neuralgia / Cluster Headaches6
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Paroxysmal Hemicrania3
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Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain3
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Atypical Facial Pain4
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Migraine6
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Lichen Planus / Lichenoid Reaction9
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Suspicious Oral Lesions3
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Red And White Patches11
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Potentially Malignant Oral Lesions4
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OSCC8
