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Headache is a frequent symptom in otorhinolaryngology. Such a secondary headache is typically caused by an organic disease in the head and neck area. Much more frequent is primary headache i.e. that an organic cause cannot be found. The most frequent primary headache types are migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache. What has to be done when the otorhinolaryngologist cannot find a cause for a headache in the head and neck area? This continuing education article should enable the otorhinolaryngologist to perform a first differential diagnostic exploration. Often a detailed inquiry of the patient's history and a clinical examination are sufficient to decide to which other medical discipline the patient should be referred. Furthermore, the article should enable the reader to capture red flag symptoms, i.e. to catch symptoms accompanying the headache that might be related to underlying and life-threatening disease.
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PMID:[Differential diagnosis of headaches]. 2486 14

Preview Although headaches in elderly patients are usually benign, they are common and some can be life-threatening. Precise diagnosis is imperative for optimum pain management and early detection of underlying organic disorders. Dr Ruoff discusses the primary types of benign headache, current diagnostic criteria, and appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Organic causes of headache are also discussed.
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PMID:Headache in elderly patients. 2920 50


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