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Neurological Care
Headache
Specialized assessment and treatment for acute, chronic and recurring headache conditions.
In the nervous system
01 · Where it sits
Occipital lobe
Vision and visual processing. Headache is usually associated with this part of the nervous system.
A broad teaching association, not a diagnosis. A symptom in one area very often originates somewhere else entirely, and only a neurological examination can establish where.
01
Understanding Headache
Primary Headaches: Headaches that are themselves the main neurological condition.
Secondary Headaches: Headaches associated with another underlying condition and requiring appropriate evaluation.
02
Symptoms of Headache
Recurring headache
Pressure or throbbing pain
Nausea
Sensitivity to light or sound
Visual symptoms
Headache associated with dizziness
03
Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Detailed headache history
- Neurological examination
- Identification of triggers and patterns
- Further investigations when clinically indicated
04
Treatment & Management
- Individualized headache management
- Preventive treatment when required
- Lifestyle and trigger management
- Regular follow-up
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