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Head aches - Types - Symptoms - Migraine - Diagnosis - Treatment | |
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During such evaluations, following the IHS criteria, given below, comes in very handy.
Some of the conditions causing secondary headaches, such as bacterial meningitis, can result in severe brain damage or can even be fatal. Therefore, timely evaluation, with the help of the special tests, will help in the accurate diagnosis of the underlying causes. Some of these diagnostic tests include- • CT Scan to detect hematomas and hemorrhages • MRI • Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) • Special blood tests, such as thyroid tests and evaluation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate The doctors decide on these tests based on the symptoms exhibited by the patients |
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Conclusion of article says 'Treatment of patients with cluster headache at symptom onset using inhaled high-flow oxygen compared with placebo was more likely to result in being pain-free at 15 minutes.'
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