title: Acute headache. Differential diagnosis and management of the three types.
abstract: Headache is a common complaint with many potential causes. Each patient should be thoroughly examined to identify the condition producing the headache. Appropriate treatment varies according to headache type, so therapy should not be initiated until the diagnosis has been established. Dr Diamond reviews the differential diagnosis of headache and techniques for managing its various forms.
authors.affiliation: Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago, IL 60625.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Diamond
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006261:Headache / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D010640:Phenothiazines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D010640:Phenothiazines; D008012:Lidocaine; D004878:Ergotamine