Thursday, July 7, 2011

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW of Headache Pain

OVERVIEW

• Most headaches can be managed in primary care
• The history is a crucial step in the correct diagnosis
• Funduscopy is mandatory for anyone presenting with headache
• Diary cards aid diagnosis and management
• The presence of warning symptoms in the history and/or
physical signs on examination warrant investigation and may
indicate appropriate specialist referral

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