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HEADACHE SYNDROMES (CLINICAL MANIFASTATION (Vomiting, Nausea, Weight loss,…
HEADACHE SYNDROMES
CLINICAL MANIFASTATION
Vomiting
Nausea
Weight loss
Chills
Dizziness
Stroke
Vertigo
Fever
CAUSES
Effect of medication
Viral infection
Stress
Loud music
Fatigue
Head injury
Sleep deprivation
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Pain receptors are stimulated by head trauma
Dilated blood vessels and inflammation can stimulate pain receptors
Headache result from irritation of the meninges and blood vessels
When stimulated no receptors send message to nerve fiber
From nerve fiber to nerve cells in the brain
Which than signals body hurts
Brain lack pain receptors
PHARMARCOLOGY
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
Tripan
HEALTH EDUCATION
Advise patient to drink pain medication till its prescribed duration
Advise patient to avoid stress
Advise patient to drink plenty of water
Encourage patient to relax
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
Clinical historyline
Electroencephagraphy (EEG)
Using red flag signals
DIET
Fruits
Avoid foods that contain monosodium glutamin
Fresh foods
NURSING CARE PLAN
NURESES DIAGNOSIS
Pain on head
Elevate the head of bed to 30 degrees
Apply cold compress
Asses the level of pain
Deficient Knowledge
Provide clear explanation
Provide written information
Asses understanding of underlining problem
EVALUATION
No pain
Patient is well informed
DEFINITION
It is a symptom of pain on the head, face or neck