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... (like Topamax), and tricyclic anti-depressants. I would be cautious about using tricyclics with elderly patients, however. So if the patient is only having one or two headaches a month you would probably want to put them on sumatriptan as an abortive treatment. As an aside, I’ve had students that s ...
... (like Topamax), and tricyclic anti-depressants. I would be cautious about using tricyclics with elderly patients, however. So if the patient is only having one or two headaches a month you would probably want to put them on sumatriptan as an abortive treatment. As an aside, I’ve had students that s ...
THE PHYSIOLOGY OF PAIN AND ITS TREATMENT
... understanding. PET scans are used primarily to detect increases in blood flow due to increased neuronal activity while MRI provides the resolution to localize neuronal activity (Basbaum 96). Researcher Jeanne Talbot and her group at the University of Montreal and the McConnell Brain Imaging Center o ...
... understanding. PET scans are used primarily to detect increases in blood flow due to increased neuronal activity while MRI provides the resolution to localize neuronal activity (Basbaum 96). Researcher Jeanne Talbot and her group at the University of Montreal and the McConnell Brain Imaging Center o ...
Vertigo
... • Vestibular dizziness is always exacerbated or provoked by head movement – At least in the acute phase – No matter if peripheral or central in origin • Clear reproducible triggers for non-exertional vestibular symptoms generally indicate a benign cause ...
... • Vestibular dizziness is always exacerbated or provoked by head movement – At least in the acute phase – No matter if peripheral or central in origin • Clear reproducible triggers for non-exertional vestibular symptoms generally indicate a benign cause ...
Pain From a Neurologist*s Perspective
... experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” International Association for the Study of Pain ...
... experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” International Association for the Study of Pain ...
PDF - Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
... For 2 years prior to this episode she complained of recurrent headaches every 2–4 months associated with similar visual aura. The headaches were not unilateral, and the visual symptoms were not limited to one side. She had been diagnosed with migraine in her teens; however, the headaches had now bec ...
... For 2 years prior to this episode she complained of recurrent headaches every 2–4 months associated with similar visual aura. The headaches were not unilateral, and the visual symptoms were not limited to one side. She had been diagnosed with migraine in her teens; however, the headaches had now bec ...
Family Medicine - End of Rotation™ Exams
... of his shoulders and upper arms. He denies pain, trauma, or previous episodes of weakness, but notes that a rash appeared on his face two days ago. Physical examination reveals 3/5 strength in the biceps and triceps, bilaterally. Muscle strength is 4/5 in both hip flexor and extensor groups. The ras ...
... of his shoulders and upper arms. He denies pain, trauma, or previous episodes of weakness, but notes that a rash appeared on his face two days ago. Physical examination reveals 3/5 strength in the biceps and triceps, bilaterally. Muscle strength is 4/5 in both hip flexor and extensor groups. The ras ...
Seizures
... spell” resulting in intrathoracic pressure causing venous return to the heart most often in overweight male smokers with chronic bronchitis ...
... spell” resulting in intrathoracic pressure causing venous return to the heart most often in overweight male smokers with chronic bronchitis ...
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... 3. A 39-year-old woman is having headache for past 5 days. She describes the headache as constant, worse when she first awakens, and characterized by a feeling of increased pressure. Her only medication is a low-dose estrogen oral contraceptive. She smoke 1 PPD for past 20 years. BP is 122/82 mm Hg, ...
... 3. A 39-year-old woman is having headache for past 5 days. She describes the headache as constant, worse when she first awakens, and characterized by a feeling of increased pressure. Her only medication is a low-dose estrogen oral contraceptive. She smoke 1 PPD for past 20 years. BP is 122/82 mm Hg, ...
Asessment and Management of Acute Pain Practice Guidelines for
... replaces the 2002 edition. Based on more recent studies that show increased cardiovascular risk and gastrointestinal toxicity with the use of NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors, it is important to note that this guideline has nearly eliminated any recommendation of these agents in this population. Overall, ...
... replaces the 2002 edition. Based on more recent studies that show increased cardiovascular risk and gastrointestinal toxicity with the use of NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors, it is important to note that this guideline has nearly eliminated any recommendation of these agents in this population. Overall, ...
Gate-Theory-of-Pain
... The same descending neuromodulatory fibres that activate the interneurons can also inhibit the interneurons, so opening the gate. So, emotions, experience, association, thoughts and expectations can all make pain worse. ii. In case of acute intense pain that is not treated, the constant afferent bar ...
... The same descending neuromodulatory fibres that activate the interneurons can also inhibit the interneurons, so opening the gate. So, emotions, experience, association, thoughts and expectations can all make pain worse. ii. In case of acute intense pain that is not treated, the constant afferent bar ...
DISCOPATHY - WordPress.com
... neck is flexed 15-20 º (ie, not extended) during traction. In the cervical spine, approximately 10 lb of force is necessary to counter gravity and 25 lb of force is necessary to achieve separation of the posterior vertebral segments. Light weight-continuous home traction is cost effective and prov ...
... neck is flexed 15-20 º (ie, not extended) during traction. In the cervical spine, approximately 10 lb of force is necessary to counter gravity and 25 lb of force is necessary to achieve separation of the posterior vertebral segments. Light weight-continuous home traction is cost effective and prov ...
CENTRALNA BOLEČINA – PATOFIZIOLOGIJA IN TERAPIJA CENTRAL
... the pain caused by a dental probe on an exposed nerve http://www.ninds.nih.gov ...
... the pain caused by a dental probe on an exposed nerve http://www.ninds.nih.gov ...
ACE Care Plan - Physician Version
... of outcome. Recent research has indicated that amnesia may be up to 4-10 times more predictive of symptoms and cognitive deficits following concussion than is LOC (less than 1 minute).1 5. Loss of consciousness (LOC) – If occurs, determine length of LOC. 6. Early signs. If present, ask the individua ...
... of outcome. Recent research has indicated that amnesia may be up to 4-10 times more predictive of symptoms and cognitive deficits following concussion than is LOC (less than 1 minute).1 5. Loss of consciousness (LOC) – If occurs, determine length of LOC. 6. Early signs. If present, ask the individua ...
Life Raft for Neuroscience 2 Final Exam
... had dreamed that someone was trying to attack him. His wife reported that recently her husband had also been having difficulty with memory loss. An all-night sleep test demonstrated abundant tonic muscle activity during REM sleep. ...
... had dreamed that someone was trying to attack him. His wife reported that recently her husband had also been having difficulty with memory loss. An all-night sleep test demonstrated abundant tonic muscle activity during REM sleep. ...
What is migraine aura?
... and blood vessels. Serotonin is just one of the chemicals involved in the migraine process. The mechanisms of how this causes the symptoms of migraine and why the symptoms can differ from person to person are not fully understood. Some research suggests that it is the changes in the brain chemicals ...
... and blood vessels. Serotonin is just one of the chemicals involved in the migraine process. The mechanisms of how this causes the symptoms of migraine and why the symptoms can differ from person to person are not fully understood. Some research suggests that it is the changes in the brain chemicals ...
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
... recover in a matter of days to weeks. ▫ 80-90% recover in 7-10 days ▫ 3% experience persistent symptoms beyond one to ...
... recover in a matter of days to weeks. ▫ 80-90% recover in 7-10 days ▫ 3% experience persistent symptoms beyond one to ...
Physician Guideline: Chronic Pain Management in Pregnancy
... 1. As much as possible, use them “to rescue from pain” when the NSAIDs have proven inadequate. Discuss with the patient concerns about the high abuse potential, risks of drug dependency, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome ...
... 1. As much as possible, use them “to rescue from pain” when the NSAIDs have proven inadequate. Discuss with the patient concerns about the high abuse potential, risks of drug dependency, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome ...
Pediatric Neurology Review - American Academy of Pediatrics
... only 50 % migraineurs can identify trigger ...
... only 50 % migraineurs can identify trigger ...
Pediatric Headaches: When should we image?
... When should we image? A Case of a 15 year old boy with sudden onset of headache ...
... When should we image? A Case of a 15 year old boy with sudden onset of headache ...
Nerve Root Pain - Pinehill Surgery
... towards the spine) this is a good sign that things are improving. Symptoms of numbness or weakness may last longer than the pain. If your pain isn’t improving, affects your ability to lead a normal life and more than four weeks have passed, your GP should refer you to see a specialist. That might be ...
... towards the spine) this is a good sign that things are improving. Symptoms of numbness or weakness may last longer than the pain. If your pain isn’t improving, affects your ability to lead a normal life and more than four weeks have passed, your GP should refer you to see a specialist. That might be ...
หลักการทำงานของเครื่องบรรเทาความปวด
... When the receptor of Pain Signal is stimulated, the process in submission of Pain Stimulus Signal will be happened in Electrical Signal or Action Potential through Axon. The value of Potential on tissue surface will be changed. Pain Signal will be sent to Brain for transforming this signal into the ...
... When the receptor of Pain Signal is stimulated, the process in submission of Pain Stimulus Signal will be happened in Electrical Signal or Action Potential through Axon. The value of Potential on tissue surface will be changed. Pain Signal will be sent to Brain for transforming this signal into the ...
Cluster headache
Cluster headache (CH) is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, severe headaches on one side of the head, typically around the eye. There are often accompanying autonomic symptoms during the headache such as eye watering, nasal congestion and swelling around the eye, typically confined to the side of the head with the pain.Cluster headache belongs to a group of primary headache disorders, classified as the trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias or (TACs). Cluster headache is named after the demonstrated grouping of headache attacks occurring together (cluster). Individuals typically experience repeated attacks of excruciatingly severe unilateral headache pain. Cluster headache attacks often occur periodically; spontaneous remissions may interrupt active periods of pain, though about 10–15% of chronic CH never remit. The cause of cluster headache has not been identified.While there is no known cure, cluster headaches can sometimes be prevented and acute attacks treated. Recommended treatments for acute attacks include oxygen or a fast acting triptan. Primary recommended prevention is verapamil. Steroids may be used as a transitional treatment and may prevent attack recurrence until preventative treatments take effect. The condition affects approximately 0.2% of the general population, and men are more commonly affected than women, by a ratio of about 2.5:1 to 3.5:1.