In this episode, Lisa and Sara speak to consultant neurologist, Dr Matt Jones about headaches.
The discussion has a focus on the diagnosis and categorisation of common headaches with a touch of management at the end. We talk through where Dr Jones starts when taking a headache history and how he categorises them. We also discuss features that would be concerning to him, as well as thinking about who he would admit on the day. We then go through examination in the light of COVID-19 and helpful tips about...
In this episode, Lisa and Sara speak to consultant neurologist, Dr Matt Jones about headaches.
The discussion has a focus on the diagnosis and categorisation of common headaches with a touch of management at the end. We talk through where Dr Jones starts when taking a headache history and how he categorises them. We also discuss features that would be concerning to him, as well as thinking about who he would admit on the day. We then go through examination in the light of COVID-19 and helpful tips about headache management.
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North West Headache Management Guideline (2015): http://gmmmg.nhs.uk/docs/guidance/Headache-guidelines-algorithm-temporary-version-30-04-19.pdf
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The Migraine Trust: https://www.migrainetrust.org/
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Headaches in over 12s: diagnosis and management (Nov 2015): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg150
- National Migraine Centre: Heads Up Podcast all about Migraine: https://www.nationalmigrainecentre.org.uk/migraine-and-headaches/heads-up-podcast/
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