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Abstract Background It is estimated that headache attributed to ischemic stroke occurs in 7.4% to 34% of the cases. Despite its frequency, this headache has been little studied in terms of its risk factors and characteristics. Objective To assess the frequency and clinical characteristics of headache attributed to ischemic stroke and the factors associated with its occurrence. Methods The present was a cross-sectional study which included patients consecutively admitted within 72 hours of the onset of ischemic stroke. A semi-structured questionnaire was used. The patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging. Results A total of 221 patients were included, 68.2% of whom were male, and the mean age was of 68.2 ± 13.8 years. The frequency of headache attributed to ischemic stroke was of 24.9% (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 19.6-31.1%). The headache had a median duration of 21 hours and most frequently began at the same time as the focal deficit (45.3%), with a gradual onset (83%). It was of moderate intensity, pulsatile (45.3%), bilateral (54.6%), and presented a similar pattern to that of tension-type headache (53.6%). Headache attributed to stroke was significantly associated with previous tension-type headache, and previous migraine with and without aura (logistic regression). Conclusion Headache attributed to stroke is common, with a pattern similar to that of tension-type headache, and it is associated with a history of tension-type and migraine headaches.
Resumo Antecedentes A cefaleia atribuída ao acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico (AVCi) tem uma frequência de 7,4% a 34% dos casos. Apesar de ser considerada frequente, esta cefaleia ainda é pouco estudada em termos de seus fatores de risco e características. Objetivo Avaliar a frequência e as características clínicas da cefaleia atribuída ao AVCi e os fatores associados com a sua ocorrência. Métodos Este foi um estudo transversal que incluiu pacientes admitidos consecutivamente com até 72 horas do início do AVCi. Foi utilizado um questionário semiestruturado. Os pacientes realizaram ressonância magnética. Resultados Foram incluídos 221 pacientes, 68,2% dos quais eram do sexo masculino, e com idade média de 68,2 ± 13,8 anos. A frequência da cefaleia atribuída ao AVCi foi de 24,9% (intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%]: 19,6-31,1%). A duração mediana da cefaleia foi de 21 horas, e ela se iniciou com mais frequência ao mesmo tempo em que o déficit focal (45,3%), teve instalação gradual (83%), foi de moderada intensidade, pulsátil (45,3%), bilateral (54,6%) e teve um padrão semelhante ao da cefaleia de tipo tensional (53,6%). A cefaleia atribuída ao AVCi esteve significativamente associada à cefaleia de tipo tensional prévia, e à migrânea com e sem aura prévias (regressão logística). Conclusão A cefaleia atribuída ao AVCi é frequente, tem padrão mais habitual semelhante ao da cefaleia de tipo tensional, e está associada aos antecedentes de cefaleia de tipo tensional e migrânea.
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The migraine, tension-type headache and cluster headache are common primary headaches in clinic. The accurate diagnosis and standardized treatment are important to reduce the disability, chronification and medication overuse of primary headache. With the development of clinical research on primary headache, more and more evidence-based medical data provide guidance for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Particularly, new research progresses have been made in the field of both medication and non-drug treatments of primary headache. Above all, Headache Group of Chinese Society of Neurology drafted the Chinese practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of migraine, tension-type headache and cluster headache. The purpose of these guidelines is to improve the understanding, management, standardized diagnosis and treatment of primary headaches.
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Introduction: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is part of the work routine of health professionals, especially during pandemics. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of PPE became constant for long working hours, resulting in adverse effects on the health of professionals, especially headache. Objective: In this review, we explore the scientific literature on headache associated with prolonged use of PPE during the coronavirus pandemic. Method: This is a narrative literature review conducted through the PubMed and Web of Science databases according to the following MeSH descriptors: "Face shield", "Headache" and "Covid-19". Articles that analyzed the presence of headache and other adverse events in health professionals in prolonged use of PPE were included. Results: The included studies point to headache as the most prevalent adverse event, which may be a new headache or the worsening of a previous headache. Other effects were also found, such as pressure marks on the skin, hyperemia in contact areas; suffocation; reduced concentration and excessive sweating. Conclusion: The use of PPE for long periods can cause headaches due to external pressure, in addition to other unwanted events.These effects reveal the importance of studies to make PPE more efficient, ensuring protection for the individual without causing discomfort.
Introdução: Os Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPI) fazem parte da rotina de trabalho dos profissionais de saúde, principalmente durante as pandemias. Durante a pandemia da Covid-19, o uso de EPI tornou-se constante durante longas jornadas de trabalho, resultando em efeitos adversos à saúde dos profissionais, principalmente cefaleia. Objetivo: Nesta revisão, exploramos a literatura científica sobre cefaleia associada ao uso prolongado de EPI durante a pandemia do coronavírus. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa da literatura realizada por meio das bases de dados PubMed e Web of Science segundo os seguintes descritores MeSH: "Face Shield", "Headache" e "Covid-19". Foram incluídos artigos que analisaram a presença de cefaleia e outros eventos adversos em profissionais de saúde em uso prolongado de EPI. Resultados: Os estudos incluídos apontam a cefaleia como o evento adverso mais prevalente, podendo ser uma nova cefaleia ou o agravamento de uma cefaleia anterior. Também foram encontrados outros efeitos, como marcas de pressão na pele, hiperemia nas áreas de contato; asfixia; concentração reduzida e transpiração excessiva. Conclusão: O uso de EPI por longos períodos pode causar dores de cabeça por pressão externa, além de outros eventos indesejados. Esses efeitos revelam a importância de estudos para tornar os EPI mais eficientes, garantindo proteção ao indivíduo sem causar desconforto.
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Objective: To assess the prevalence of riboflavin deficiency in patients with migraines or headaches.Methods: Systematic review of the literature following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Results: Two articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and neither of these discussed riboflavin deficiency prevalence in those patients who suffer from migraines. Conclusion: The prevalence of riboflavin deficiency in migraineurs and in headache patients is unknown.
Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de deficiência de riboflavina em pacientes com enxaquecas ou dores de cabeça. Métodos :Revisão sistemática da literatura seguindo as diretrizes Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Resultados: Dois artigos preencheram os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, e nenhum deles discutiu a prevalência de deficiência de riboflavina em pacientes que sofrem de enxaqueca. Conclusão: A prevalência da deficiência de riboflavina em pacientes com enxaqueca e com dor de cabeça é desconhecida.
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Abstract Background Persistent headache attributed to past stroke (PHAPS) is a controversial entity, recently included in the third edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) despite being described only in retrospective studies. Objective To determine the frequency and characteristics of PHAPS in patients admitted with acute stroke. Methods We selected all patients with headache associated with acute stroke (HAAS) from a prospective, single-center registry of patients with acute stroke admitted to a Neurology ward between November 2018 and December 2019. We analyzed demographic, clinical, and neuroimaging data. We assessed the follow-up with a phone call questionnaire at 6 to 12 months. Results Among 121 patients with acute stroke, only 29 (24.0%) had HAAS. From these, 6 (5.0%) were lost to follow-up. In total, 23 (20.0%) patients answered the 6- to 12-month follow-up questionnaire and were included in this study. The median age of the sample was 53 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 38-78 years), and there was no sex predominance. Of the 10 patients (8,3%) that had persistent headache, 8 (6.6%) suffered from previous chronic headaches; however, they all mentioned a different kind of headache, and 1 (0,8%) probably had headache secondary to medication. Conclusions In the present study, only 10 out of 121 stroke patients (8.3%) referred persistent headache at the 6- to 12-month follow-up, but the majority already suffered from previous chronic headache, which raises the question that the actual prevalence of PHAPS may be lower than previously reported.
Resumo Antecedentes A cefaleia persistente atribuída a acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) prévio é uma entidade controversa, recentemente incluída na terceira edição da Classificação Internacional de Transtornos da Cefaleia (International Classification of Headache Disorders, ICHD-3), apesar de descrita apenas em estudos restrospectivos. Objetivo Determinar a frequência e as características do acidente vascular cerebral prèvio em doentes admitidos com AVC agudo. Métodos Selecionamos todos os doentes com cefaleia associada a AVC agudo de um registro unicêntrico e prospectivo de doentes admitidos no serviço de Neurologia entre novembro de 2018 e dezembro de 2019. Analisamos dados demográficos, clínicos e imagiológicos. Reavaliamos aos 6 a 12 meses por questionário telefónico. Resultados Entre os 121 doentes admitidos com AVC agudo, apenas 29 (24,0%) tinham cefaleia associada a AVC agudo. Destes, 6 (5,0%) perderam-se no seguimento. Ao todo, 23 (20,0%) responderam ao questionário e foram incluídos. A idade mediana foi de 53 anos (intervalo interquartílico [IIQ]: 38-78 anos), e não houve predominância de gênero. Dos 10 doentes (8,3%) que apresentam cefaleia persistente, 8 (6,6%) tinham histórico de cefaleia; no entanto todos mencionaram um tipo diferente de cefaleia, e 1 (0,8%) provavelmente tinha cefaleia secundária a medicação. Conclusões Neste estudo, apenas 10 em 121 doentes (8,3%) mencionaram cefaleia persistente aos 6 a 12 meses de seguimento, mas a maioria sofria de cefaleia prévia, pelo que a real prevalência de acidente vascular cerebral prèvio pode ser inferior à descrita nos estudos realizados até a data.
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ABSTRACT Obesity and headache disorders are two very common conditions in the general population that have been increasing in incidence over the last decades. Recent studies have shown a significant relationship between obesity and headaches, particularly migraine, with an important role in whether the disease is chronic. On the other hand, no such association was found with tension-type headaches. Studies showing an overlapping of hunger-control pathways and those involved in the pathophysiology of migraine may justify the close association between obesity and migraine. Moreover, a secondary headache for which obesity is a strong risk factor is idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), with several studies showing the impact of weight reduction/bariatric surgery in the treatment of the disease. In conclusion, since obesity is a modifiable risk factor, it is important for physicians treating patients with headaches, and particularly migraine, to be aware of the association between these two disorders.
RESUMO Obesidade e cefaleias são duas condições muito frequentes na população geral e que vem aumentando em incidência nas últimas décadas. Estudos recentes têm demonstrado uma significativa relação entre obesidade e cefaleia, particularmente na enxaqueca, com papel importante na cronificação da doença. Por outro lado, não se observa tal associação com cefaleia do tipo tensão. Trabalhos que mostram uma sobreposição das vias de controle da fome e daquelas envolvidas na fisiopatologia da enxaqueca podem justificar a íntima associação entre obesidade e enxaqueca. Além disso, uma cefaleia secundária para a qual a obesidade é um forte fator de risco é a Hipertensão Intracraniana Idiopática (pseudotumor cerebral), inclusive com diversos estudos mostrando o impacto da redução do peso/cirurgia bariátrica no tratamento da doença. Concluindo, visto que a obesidade é um fator de risco modificável, é importante para os médicos que tratam de pacientes com cefaleia e, particularmente, enxaqueca, estarem cientes da associação entre essas duas comorbidades.
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ABSTRACT Background: Migraine is one of the most frequent and incapacitating headaches, with a high degree of impairment of balance control and postural stability. Objective: To investigate the effects of episodic and chronic migraine on postural balance through using static and dynamic balance tests. Methods: The study included 32 chronic and 36 episodic migraine patients and a control group of 36 healthy volunteers. Right/left single-leg static and dynamic balance tests were performed in each group with eyes open and closed using a posturographic balance platform (Techno-body Prokin). Results: No significant difference was found among episodic and chronic migraine patients and control subjects with regard to eyes-open and eyes-closed area values (eyes-open area values: p=0.559, p=0.414 and p=0.906; eyes-closed area values: p=0.740, p=0.241 and p=0.093, respectively). However, the area values were significantly higher in episodic and chronic migraine patients than in the control group, which indicates that migraine patients may have lower balance performance. Perimeter values were relatively higher which supports the idea that migraine patients have lower balance performance. Additionally, the average number of laps was significantly lower among migraine patients than in the control group, which also implies that migraine patients may have lower balance performance. Conclusion: Although no significant difference was detected between chronic and episodic migraine patients and the control group and between chronic and episodic migraine patients with regard to balance performance, chronic migraine patients seemed to have relatively lower performance than episodic migraine patients. Further studies with larger numbers of patients are needed, to investigate the relationship between these parameters and balance.
RESUMO Introdução: A enxaqueca é uma das dores de cabeça mais frequentes e incapacitantes, com alto grau de comprometimento do controle do equilíbrio e estabilidade postural. Objetivo: Investigar os efeitos da enxaqueca episódica e crônica no equilíbrio postural por meio de testes de equilíbrio estático e dinâmico. Métodos: O estudo incluiu 32 pacientes com enxaqueca crônica e 36 com enxaqueca episódica e um grupo controle de 36 voluntários saudáveis. Os testes de equilíbrio estático e dinâmico unipodal direito/esquerdo foram realizados em cada grupo, com os olhos abertos e fechados, por meio de uma plataforma de equilíbrio posturográfico (Techno-body Prokin). Resultados: Nenhuma diferença significativa foi encontrada entre pacientes com enxaqueca episódica e crônica e indivíduos controle em relação aos valores da área de olhos abertos e olhos fechados (valores de área de olhos abertos: p=0,559, p=0,414 e p=0,906; valores de área de olhos fechados: p=0,740, p=0,241 e p=0,093, respectivamente). No entanto, os valores de área foram significativamente maiores em pacientes com enxaqueca episódica e crônica do que no grupo controle, o que indica que pacientes com enxaqueca podem ter desempenho de equilíbrio inferior. Os valores do perímetro foram relativamente mais altos, o que sustenta a hipótese de que os pacientes com enxaqueca apresentam desempenho de equilíbrio inferior. Além disso, o número médio de voltas foi significativamente menor entre os pacientes com enxaqueca do que no grupo controle, o que também implica que os pacientes com enxaqueca possam ter um desempenho de equilíbrio inferior. Conclusão: Embora nenhuma diferença significativa tenha sido detectada entre os pacientes com enxaqueca crônica e episódica e o grupo controle e entre os pacientes com enxaqueca crônica e episódica no que diz respeito ao desempenho do equilíbrio, os pacientes com enxaqueca crônica parecem ter um desempenho relativamente inferior do que os pacientes com enxaqueca episódica. Outros estudos com maior número de pacientes são necessários para investigar a relação entre esses parâmetros e o equilíbrio.
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Humans , Postural Balance , Migraine Disorders , Lower Extremity , Healthy VolunteersABSTRACT
Resumen: Procesos cognitivos tales como pensamientos negativos son importantes moduladores de la experiencia de dolor. El Inventario de Pensamientos Negativos en Respuesta al Dolor (INTRP) es una herramienta que permite evaluar los pensamientos automáticos negativos asociados a la experiencia dolorosa. El presente trabajo se enfoca en la validación del INTRP en población argentina. Se testearon varios modelos previos, llegando al mejor ajuste el modelo de cinco factores: 1) autoverbalizaciones negativas, 2) pensamientos negativos de apoyo social, 3) pensamientos de discapacidad, 5) pensamientos de falta de control y 5) pensamientos de autoinculpación. Este modelo posee la misma estructura factorial que la hallada en la versión española, el cual posee un nivel mayor de especificidad en la detección de cogniciones asociadas al dolor. Se puede concluir que el INTRP es una herramienta confiable para su uso en el ámbito clínico que permita enfocar la terapia psicológica de argentinos con cefaleas.
Abstract: Cognitive processes such as negative thoughts are important modulators of the pain experience. The Inventory of Negative Thoughts in Response to Pain (INTRP) is a tool that allows evaluating negative automatic thoughts associated with the painful experience. The present work focuses on the validation of the INTRP in the Argentine population. Several previous models were tested, reaching the best fit of the five-factor model: 1) negative self-verbalizations, 2) negative thoughts of social support, 3) thoughts of disability, 5) thoughts of lack of control and 5) thoughts of self-blame. This model has the same factor structure as that found in the Spanish version, which has a higher level of specificity in detecting cognitions associated with pain. It can be concluded that the INTRP is a reliable tool for use in the clinical setting that allows to focus the psychological therapy of Argentines with headaches.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Argentina , Validation StudyABSTRACT
Abstract Although headaches have recognized impact, there are no public policies in Brazil addressing this problem. The Brazilian Headache Society and the Brazilian Association of Cluster Headache and Migraine promoted a summit to discuss Public Policy and Advocacy for headache disorders. Professionals from various segments, representing various sectors of society, gathered in April 2019 in Brasília, defining the most important points for achieving advances in public policies in headache in Brazil, such as: inclusion in the chronic diseases surveillance agenda; improving public understanding and access to diagnosis and treatment; teaching in colleges and medical residences, structuring care networks, intervention models, clinical protocols and legislation supporting public policies in headache.
Resumo Embora as cefaleias tenham reconhecido impacto, não há no Brasil políticas públicas voltadas para este problema. A Sociedade Brasileira de Cefaleia e Associação Brasileira de Cefaleia e Enxaqueca promoveram um seminário para a discussão de Políticas Públicas e Advocacy (defesa dos direitos dos pacientes) em Cefaleias. Reuniram-se em abril de 2019 em Brasília, profissionais de vários segmentos, representando diversos setores da sociedade, definindo os pontos mais importantes para que se obtenham avanços nas políticas públicas em cefaleias no Brasil, tais como: inclusão na agenda de vigilância das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis; melhora do entendimento do público e seu acesso a diagnóstico e tratamento; ensino em faculdades e residências médicas, estruturação de redes de atendimento, modelos de intervenção, protocolos clínicos e legislação de apoio às políticas públicas em cefaleia.
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Humans , Public Policy , Consensus Development Conferences as Topic , Headache Disorders, Primary/therapy , BrazilABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION@#Intracranial colloid cysts are rare benign tumors located in the region around the foramen of Monro or around the third ventricle with an annual incidence of 3 of 1,000,000. The common clinical picture is a progressive headache due to the rapid enlargement of the cyst, resulting in hydrocephalus as it obstructs the cerebrospinal flow; brain herniation may ensue, leading to death. @*OBJECTIVES@#The objectives of this report are to (1) present a case of intracranial colloid cyst in a young female with neurofibromatosis type 1, (2) emphasize the importance of early diagnosis by clinical signs and symptoms and (3) highlight the importance of neuroimaging in arriving at a neurologic diagnosis.@*CASE REPORT@#A nineteen-year-old female was seen due to a three-month history of progressive headache, with associated signs of increased intracranial pressure and with a medical history of neurofibromatosis type 1, inherited from her mother. Neurologic findings revealed papilledema and 6th cranial nerve palsy. By radiographic imaging with clinical correlation, patient was diagnosed with a colloid cyst obstructing the foramen of Monro. Surgical intervention was done and patient improved without complications. @*DISCUSSION@#Neurofibromatosis is a hereditary neurocutaneous syndrome in which the skin, nervous system, bones, endocrine glands and sometimes other organs are the sites of a variety of congenital abnormalities, often taking the form of benign tumors. Intracranial colloid cyst was seen in this case report. Colloid cysts have an incidence of 0.5 – 1% of all primary brain tumors and are the most common masses in the third ventricle and in the Foramen of Monro. They cause obstruction of CSF flow, resulting in hydrocephalus. No published case of neurofibromatosis type 1 patients with a symptomatic intracranial colloid cyst has been reported yet. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for colloid cyst.
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Neurofibromatosis 1 , HydrocephalusABSTRACT
Resumen Introducción: El síndrome de vasoconstricción cerebral reversible es una entidad clínica y radiológica caracterizada por cefalea en estallido recurrente y vasoconstricción segmental multifocal de las arterias cerebrales, acompañado o no de otros déficits neurológicos, el cual resuelve espontáneamente en uno a tres meses. Métodos: Se reporta el caso clínico de una paciente que fue diagnosticada de síndrome de vasoconstricción cerebral reversible secundario a fármacos vasoactivos. Se plantea una búsqueda bibliográfica y una puesta al día de las últimas actualizaciones en relación a esta patología. Conclusión: Al menos la mitad de los casos de este síndrome son secundarios, sobre todo postparto y/o por la exposición a sustancias vasoactivas tales como drogas ilícitas, simpaticomiméticos y serotoninérgicos. Es trascendental identificar este cuadro a fin de retirar los posibles agentes causales, o evitar las complicaciones potenciales
Introduction: Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome is a clinical-radiologic syndrome characterized by recurrent thunderclap headache, with or without other acute neurological symptoms, and diffuse segmental constriction of cerebral arteries that resolves spontaneously within 3 months. Methods: It is described a clinic case of a woman, who was diagnosed with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. A literature search and an update of the latest updates regarding this disease was done. Conclusion: At least half of the cases of this syndrome are secondary, especially postpartum and/or exposure to vasoactive substances such as illicit drugs, sympathomimetics and serotonergic drugs. It is crucial to identify this disorder in order to remove possible causative agents, or avoid potential complications.
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Syndrome , Vasoconstriction , Illicit Drugs , Cerebral Arteries , Neurologic ManifestationsABSTRACT
Objective To observe any short-term analgesic effect of using heat stimulation at acupoints for treating migraine headaches without aura.Methods Totally 120 migraine patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,each of 60.Both groups was given 5mg of Sibelium orally each night for 4 weeks.The observation group additionally received heat and pain stimulation at the Feng Chi,Shuai Gu,Yang Ling Quan,Wai Guan,Tai Yang and Yin Tang acupoints.The heat was in 0.3 s pulses at 54.5° with an inter-pulse interval of 10 s.Each acupuncture point was stimulated 5 times in rotation for a total of 20 min daily for 4 weeks.The frequency of headache attacks,their duration,their intensity rated using a visual analogue scale (VAS),accompanying symptoms and responses to a migraine-specific quality of life questionnaire (MSQ) were recorded before and after the treatment.Results After the treatment there was significantly greater improvement in the observation group compared to the control group in terms of headache frequency,headache duration,VAS ratings,and accompanying symptoms.The observation group also improved significantly more in terms of the average limitation dysfunction score,dysfunction score and emotion score on the MSQ.Moreover,the total effectiveness rate of the observation group (95.0％) was significantly higher than that of the control group (80.0％).During the treatment,no adverse reactions were found in terms of heart rate or blood pressure,and no abnormal manifestations such as infection,redness or swelling were observed at the stimulation sites.Conclusion Heat and pain stimulation at acupoints has a significant short-term analgesic effect on migraine without aura.Such treatment is safe and reliable,with few side effects.It provides a new treatment method for migraine patients and is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
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Na primeira vértebra cervical (atlas) pode existir uma alteração anatômica caracterizada por um arco ósseo e diagnosticada por imagens radiográficas, chamada de Ponticulus Posticus (PP) e pode estar relacionada a cefaleias primárias e outras dores orofaciais. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a associação entre PP, cefaleias primárias, disfunções temporomandibulares (DTMs) e maloclusão. Métodos: Todos pacientes foram voluntários e já possuíam documentação ortodôntica com telerradiografia odontológica e passaram antes das manutenções ortodônticas pelos questionários de Diagnóstico das Desordens Temporomandibulares (RDC/DTM) na versão em português, questionário clínico baseado nos critérios da CIC-2 (Classificação Internacional de Cefaleias) e exame clínico para avaliação das maloclusões. Todos os dados utilizados neste estudo foram coletados a partir destes documentos. As variáveis incluídas neste estudo foram: idade, tempo de tratamento, prevalência da maloclusão (quantitativas); gênero, tipo de disfunção temporomandibular (DTM), cefaleia primária e PP (qualitativas). Os dados foram organizados em uma planilha do programa SPSS 15.0, a relação entre as variáveis foram analisadas por meio de um modelo de regressão binária e foi calculado o odds ratio. As variávies gênero, tempo de tratamento ortodôntico, tipo de maloclusão e idade foram verificadas pelo teste qui-quadrado. Resultados: Mostraram não terem associação em relação à presença de PP, cefaleias primárias e DTM. Foi constatado que a presença de PP aumentou a chance do paciente em ter cefaleia primária e DTM tanto isoladamente como concomitantemente. Conclusão: Diante destes resultados, é importante que o diagnóstico por imagem dessa alteração torne-se uma prática comum entre os profissionais da saúde.
In the first cervical spine (Atlas) there may be an anatomical alteration characterized by a bone arch and diagnosed by radiographic images, called Ponticulus Posticus (PP) and may be related to primary headaches and other orofacial pains. Goal: The goal of this paper was to evaluate the association among PP, primary headaches, temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMDs) and malocclusion. Methods: All patients were voluntary and have already had the orthodontic documentation with the orthodontic tele radiography and went through orthodontic maintenance by Temporomandibular Disorder Diagnosis questionnaires (RDC/TMD) in the Portuguese version, clinical questionnaire based on some criteria of CIH-2 (international classification oh headaches) and clinical exam to evaluate the malocclusions. All the dada that were used in this research were collected from these documents. The variables included in this study were: age, time of treatment, prevalence of malocclusion (quantitative), sex, type of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), primary headache and PP (qualitative). The data were organized in a spreadsheet of SPSS 15.0 program and the relation among variables were analysed through the binary regression model, and the odds ration was calculated. The variables sex, time of the orthodontic treatment, type of malocclusion and age were checked by the chi-square test and the results obtained showed no association with the presence of PP, primary headache and TMD. Results: It was found that the presence of PP increased the patient's chance of having primary headache and TMD both individually and concomitantly. Conclusion: Considering these results, it is important that the diagnosis by image of this alteration becomes a common practice among health professional.
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Humans , Cervical Atlas , Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome , Headache Disorders, Primary , MalocclusionABSTRACT
Resumen Las cefaleas representan un problema socio-sanitario de grandes dimensiones dada su elevada prevalencia a nivel mundial y las importantes implicaciones que tiene en la calidad de vida. El estrés es un factor esencial en el desarrollo y mantenimiento de las cefaleas, problema que se presenta con frecuencia en estudiantes universitarios. En este estudio se analizan la prevalencia, frecuencia, duración, intensidad, diagnóstico, medicación y distribución de las cefaleas así como otras características epidemiológicas relacionadas con la incapacidad percibida y las estrategias de afrontamiento. Una muestra de 458 participantes compuesta por 306 estudiantes de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) y 152 personas ajenas a dicha universidad, completaron la Encuesta epidemiológica de cefaleas online, creada ad hoc para este estudio. Se encontró un elevado porcentaje de personas que presentan cefaleas frecuentemente (entre 5 y 20 veces al mes) y no están diagnosticadas (63,2%). Se comparan los resultados con datos obtenidos en otras poblaciones y se discute su impacto e implicaciones. Se resalta la necesidad de implementar programas de prevención y tratamiento psicológicos y multidisciplinares.
Abstract Headaches represent a major socio-sanitary problem due to its high global prevalence and the important implications that they have on quality of life. Stress is an essential factor in the development and maintenance of headaches, a problem frequently encountered in university students. This study analyzes the prevalence, frequency, duration, intensity, diagnosis, medication and distribution of headaches as well as other epidemiological characteristics related to perceived disability and coping strategies. A sample of 458 participants formed by 306 students from the Autonoma University of Madrid (UAM) and 152 people not related to that university completed the "Online Headaches Epidemiological Inquest" created ad hoc for this study. We found a high percentage of people who presented headaches frequently (between 5 and 20 times per month) and were not diagnosed (63.2%). The results are compared with data obtained from other populations and their impact and implications are discussed. The need to implement psychological and multidisciplinary prevention and treatment programs is highlighted.
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Universities , Epidemiologic Studies , Health Surveys , Headache/diagnosis , Quality of Life , Students , Therapeutics , Adaptation, Psychological , DiagnosisABSTRACT
Resumen Los trastornos del ciclo circadiano vigilia-sueño son primarios y secundarios. Los primarios o intrínsecos son menos frecuentes (31%) que los secundarios o extrínsecos pero más rápido diagnosticados y tratados (69%). Los primarios se deben a alteraciones intrínsecas anatómico y/o funcionales del ciclo circadiano sueño-vigilia. Su tratamiento está bien definido en caso de que exista. Los trastornos del sueño secundarios son alteraciones extrínsecas del sueño de origen adquirido cuyo diagnóstico de certeza es más clínico que polisomnográfico y su tratamiento dirigido a la condición asociada así como a la manifestación anormal onírica. Aunque las secundarias son más comunes que las primarias (69% contra 31%) se diagnostican y tratan menos que las primarias. Cuando no se diagnostican y tratan correctamente inducen problemas significativos emocionales, conductuales y cognoscitivos en niños y adolescentes comparados con aquellos sin tales sin trastornos del sueño. El propósito de esta revisión es que los pediatras generales, pediatras neurólogos y paidopsiquiatras tengan en mente la alta incidencia de los trastornos secundarios del sueño en niños con enfermedades neurológicas y que pregunten a los padres y pacientes sobre la calidad del sueño de sus hijos y realicen un diagnóstico y tratamiento precoz para evitar consecuencias en algunos casos fatales.
Abstract The disorders of the circadian cycle sleep-wake are primary and secondary. The primary or intrinsic are less frequent (31%) than the secondary or extrinsic but early diagnosed and treated (69%). The primary intrinsic alterations are due to anatomical and/or functional process circadian rhythm sleep-wake cycle. Its treatment is well defined in case it exists. The secondary sleep alterations are extrinsic and their diagnosis is more clinical than polysomnographic and its treatment directed to the associated condition as well as the manifestation abnormal sleep. Although the secondary are more common than the primary (69% vs. 31%) they are diagnosed and treated less than the primaries. When not properly diagnosed and treated induce significant problems with emotional, behavioral and cognitive changes in children and adolescents compared with those without sleep disorders. The purpose of this review is that the general pediatricians, pediatric neurologists and pediatric psychiatric bear in mind the high incidence of side effects of sleep disorders in children with neurological diseases and to ask parents and patients about the quality of sleep of their children and adolescents and make a diagnosis and early treatment to avoid fatal consequences in some cases.
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Child , Adolescent , Neuromuscular Diseases , REM Sleep Behavior DisorderABSTRACT
Objectives: The duration and frequency of mobile phone calls, and their relationship with various health effects, have been investigated in our previous cross-sectional study. This 2-year period follow-up study aimed to assess the changes in these variables of same subjects.Methods: The study population comprised 532 non-patient adult subjects sampled from the Korean Genome Epidemiology Study. The subjects underwent a medical examination at a hospital in 2012/2013 and revisited the same hospital in 2014/2015 to have the same examination for the characteristics of mobile phone use performed. In addition, to evaluate the effects on health, the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6), Psychosocial Well-being Index-Short Form, Beck Depression Inventory, Korean-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey were analyzed. For all these tests, the higher the score, the greater the effect on health. Variances between scores in all the indices in the baseline and follow-up surveys were calculated, and correlations of each index were analyzed.Results: The average duration per call and HIT-6 score of the subjects decreased significantly compared with those recorded two years ago. The results showed a slight but significant correlation between call duration changes and HIT-6 score changes for female subjects, but not for males. HIT-6 scores in the follow-up survey significantly decreased compared to those in the baseline survey, but long-time call users (subjects whose call duration was ≥5 minutes in both the baseline and follow-up surveys) had no statistically significant reduction in HIT-6 scores.Conclusions: This study suggests that increased call duration is a greater risk factor for increases in headache than any other type of adverse health effect, and that this effect can be chronic.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Activities of Daily Living , Cell Phone , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depression , Epidemiology , Follow-Up Studies , Genome , Headache , Health Surveys , Risk Factors , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
Objectives: The duration and frequency of mobile phone calls, and their relationship with various health effects, have been investigated in our previous cross-sectional study. This 2-year period follow-up study aimed to assess the changes in these variables of same subjects. Methods: The study population comprised 532 non-patient adult subjects sampled from the Korean Genome Epidemiology Study. The subjects underwent a medical examination at a hospital in 2012/2013 and revisited the same hospital in 2014/2015 to have the same examination for the characteristics of mobile phone use performed. In addition, to evaluate the effects on health, the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6), Psychosocial Well-being Index-Short Form, Beck Depression Inventory, Korean-Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey were analyzed. For all these tests, the higher the score, the greater the effect on health. Variances between scores in all the indices in the baseline and follow-up surveys were calculated, and correlations of each index were analyzed. Results: The average duration per call and HIT-6 score of the subjects decreased significantly compared with those recorded two years ago. The results showed a slight but significant correlation between call duration changes and HIT-6 score changes for female subjects, but not for males. HIT-6 scores in the follow-up survey significantly decreased compared to those in the baseline survey, but long-time call users (subjects whose call duration was ≥5 minutes in both the baseline and follow-up surveys) had no statistically significant reduction in HIT-6 scores. Conclusions: This study suggests that increased call duration is a greater risk factor for increases in headache than any other type of adverse health effect, and that this effect can be chronic.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Activities of Daily Living , Cell Phone , Cross-Sectional Studies , Depression , Epidemiology , Follow-Up Studies , Genome , Headache , Health Surveys , Risk Factors , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Headache is a very prevalent symptom, being considered the second more frequent type of pain by international epidemiological studies. It is also an expensive symptom for patients, relatives, society and general health systems, impairing quality of life of those suffering from this problem. Primary headaches, among them migraine and tension headache are classified as dysfunctional headaches. It is important to understand why these two disorders cannot be seen as somatic, neuropathic or visceral pain. This article shall use the terms migraine and megrim as synonyms. This study aimed at defining dysfunctional pain and at justifying why primary headaches are considered dysfunctional pain. CONTENTS: a) Migraine pathophysiology, most prevalent primary headache in medical offices, it is explained as a disease made up of crises which may have up to five phases and not simply as a headache. Migraine crisis phases are: premonitory symptoms, aura, headache, autonomic/hypothalamic symptoms and posdrome. b) Classify migraine as dysfunctional pain because it does not meet criteria to be classified as neuropathic or somatic pain. c) Discuss which type of pain secondary headaches are. CONCLUSION: It is possible to accept the idea that primary headaches are demodulatory pains, but that secondary headaches are nociceptive or visceral.
RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Cefaleia é um sintoma muito prevalente, sendo considerado o segunto tipo mais frequente de dor em estudos epidemiológicos mundiais. Também é um sintoma que tem um custo elevado para os pacientes, familiares, sociedade e para os seviços de saúde em geral, comprometendo a qualidade de vida dos que sofrem com esse problema. As cefaleias primárias, entre elas a enxaqueca e a cefaleia do tipo tensional são classificadas como sendo cefaleias disfuncionais. É importante entender porque esses dois distúrbios não podem ser vistos como dores somáticas, neuropáticas ou viscerais. Neste artigo serão utilizados os termos enxaqueca e migrânea como sinônimos. O objetivo deste estudo foi conceituar dor disfuncional justificar o porquê as cefaleias primárias são consideradas dores disfuncionais. CONTEÚDO: a) Fisiopatologia da migrânea, a cefaleia primária mais prevalente em consultórios médicos, é explicada como sendo uma doença constituída por crises que podem ter até 5 fases e não ser apenas uma dor de cabeça. As fases da crise da migranea são: sintomas premonitórios, aura, cefaleia, sintomas autonômicos/hipotalamincos e pósdromo. b) Classificar a migrânea como dor disfuncional, pois não preenche critérios para classifica-la como dor neuropática ou somática. c) Discutir que tipo de dor são as cefaleias secundárias. CONCLUSÃO: Pode-se aceitar a ideia de que as cefaleias primárias sejam dores desmodulatórias, mas que as secundárias sejam nociceptivas ou viscerais.
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Objective Based on the diagnostic technique of electric meridian detection, to observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in treating angioneurotic headache.Method Totally 106 patients with angioneurotic headache were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 53 cases in each group. The treatment group received acupuncture based on the electric meridian detection, while the control group received medication treatment. The hemorheology indexes [plasma viscosity (PV), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)] and McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) [Pain Rating Index (PRI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and Present Pain Intensity (PPI)] were observed before and after intervention, and the clinical efficacies were compared. Result The total effective rate was 88.7% in the treatment group versus 71.7% in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). After intervention, the hemorheology indexes and MPQ scores were significantly changed in both groups (P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture based on electric meridian detection is an effective method in treating angioneurotic headache.
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La migraña es la cefalea primaria más frecuente en la infancia y su incidencia aumenta con la edad. Su tratamiento incluye conocer los factores desencadenantes, ajustes en el estilo de vida, manejo de los episodios de cefalea y en algunos casos medicación preventiva. El Topiramato ha mostrado ser eficaz como tratamiento preventivo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la respuesta y la seguridad al tratamiento preventivo con Topiramato en pacientes pediátricos. Estudio prospectivo, realizado entre el 01/04/2008 y el 31/10/2013. Se confeccionó un protocolo de estudio, diagnóstico y seguimiento. Se utilizó Topiramato en pacientes con más de 3 episodios de migraña al mes, considerando buena respuesta la reducción mayor al 50% de los mismos. 190 pacientes consultaron por cefaleas. Un 63.9% presentaban migraña. Un 48% fue tratado con Topiramato, siendo eficaz en un 89.6%. En 2 pacientes no hubo respuesta y en 4 se discontinuó por empeoramiento o efectos secundarios que desaparecieron al discontinuarlo. En conclusión el Topiramato es eficaz y seguro en el tratamiento de la migraña en pediatría.
Migraine is the most frequent primary headache in pediatric population, and incidence increases with age. Treatment includes know precipitating factors, changes in life style, acute headaches treatment and in some cases preventive medications. Topiramate has proven efficacy in preventive treatment. The objective of this work was to assess response and safety of Topiramate for migraine in a pediatric population. We made a prospective study, between 04/01/2008 to 10/31/2013. Topiramate was started in patients with 3 or more headache episodes per month and effectiveness was considered when a 50% or more reduction in episodes occurred. 190 patients consulted in this period. 63.9% had migraine. 48% were treated with Topiramate, being effective in 89.6% of patients. In 2 patients there was no response to treatment and in 4 patients treatment was discontinued due to worsening of headaches or secondary effects that disappeared after treatment discontinuation. In conclusion Topiramate is effective and secure for migraine preventive treatment in pediatric population.