Description
ABC of Headache
ABC Series
Coordinators: MacGregor Anne, Frith Alison
Language: EnglishSubject for ABC of Headache:
Keywords
different presentations; practitioners; symptoms; family; common; cause; appropriate treatment; difficulty; action; specialist; referral; recommended course; possible; dilemma; abc; causes; professional; healthcare; case; real; histories; guides
88 p. · 21.8x27.7 cm · Paperback
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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.
Preface v
Contributors vi
1 Approach to Headaches 1
Anne MacGregor
2 Migraine 9
Anne MacGregor
3 Tension-type Headache 15
Anne MacGregor
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 MacGregor
13 Headache and Depression 60
Anne MacGregor
14 Pain in the Temple 68
R. Allan Purdy
15 Facial Pain 72
David W. Dodick
Further resources 76
Index 77
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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