CLINICAL cephalgia

CLINICAL cephalgia
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CLINICAL cephalgia
CLINICAL cephalgia
There are some clinical manifestations cephalgia, among others
a. Migraine
Migraine is a complex phenomenon that has the characteristics of a particular time and severe
headache attacks that occur repeatedly. The cause of migraines is not clearly known, but it can
be caused by a primary vascular disorder that usually occurs in women, and many have a
strong tendency in the family.
Signs and symptoms of migraine on the result of cerebral cortical ischemia varying degrees.
The attack began with the scalp artery vasoconstriction dam retinal and cerebral blood vessels.
Intra and extracranial blood vessels dilated, which causes pain and discomfort.
Classic migraine can be divided into three phases, namely:
- Phase aura.
Lasted approximately 30 minutes, and can provide an opportunity for patients to determine
which drugs are used to prevent the attacks. Symptoms of this period is the impaired vision
(glare), tingling, itching sensation on the face and hands, a little weak on the extremities and
dizziness.
Period aura is associated with vasoconstriction without pain that begins with early physiological
changes. Reduced cerebral blood flow, with a loss of autoregulation laanjut and CO2
responsiveness damage.
- Phase headache
Phase severe throbbing headache and incapacitated associated with photophobia, nausea and
vomiting. Duration of this state varies, a few hours in a day or a few days.
- recovery phase
Period muscle contraction neck and scalp associated with local muscle pain and tension.
Fatigue usually occurs, and the patient can sleep for a long time.
b. Cluster Headache
Cluster Headache pain is a form of vascular clod more common in men. The attack comes in
the form of a pile or in groups, with excruciating pain and eye areas stricken face and temporal
spread. Pain followed by watery eyes and nasal obstruction. The attack ends from 15 minutes
to 2 hours and decreased strength gained.
c. Tension Headache
Physical and emotional stress can cause contraction of the muscles of the neck and scalp,
which causes tension headaches. The characteristics of this headache feeling no pressure on
the forehead, temples, or back of the neck. It is often depicted as a “heavy burden of covering
the head”. These headaches tend to be chronic rather than weight. Patients requiring sobriety,
and this condition is usually an unspoken fear. Symptomatic relief may be given to the location
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