ABC of Headache
Published on 15. April 2009
88 pages
978-1-4443-1246-1 (ISBN)
Description
In its different presentations, headache is one of the most commonsymptoms seen by family practitioners. The difficulty is indiagnosing the cause of the headache so that the appropriatetreatment is provided, or if referral to a specialist is therecommended course of action.
The ABC of Headache helps with this dilemma and guidesthe healthcare professional to look for the possible causes ofpresenting symptoms. Based on real case histories, each chapterguides the reader from symptoms through to diagnosis andmanagement.
This new ABC is a highly illustrated, informative, andpractical source of knowledge. With links to further informationand resources, it is a valuable text for healthcare professionalsat all levels of practice and training.
Reviews / Votes
"With many tables and illustrations, it is highly didactic. Helpfulto every pediatrician and practitioner." (PediatricEndocrinology Reviews, June 2010)More details
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Anne MacGregor | Alison Frith
ABC of Headache
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Persons
Anne MacGregor
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
Content
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 7
