Topic
External compression headache
About: External compression headache is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 5 publications have been published within this topic receiving 346 citations.
Papers
TL;DR: There was no association between the headache disorders and abnormal routine blood chemistry or arterial hypertension in women with migraine, however, diastolic blood pressure was significantly higher than in women without migraine.
Abstract: We assessed the lifetime prevalences of headache disorders in a cross-sectional epidemiologic survey of a representative 25- to 64-year-old general population. We classified the headaches on the basis of a clinical interview and a physical and neurologic examination using the operational diagnostic criteria of the International Headache Society. Lifetime prevalence of idiopathic stabbing headache was 2%, of external compression headache 4%, and of cold stimulus headache 15%. Benign cough headache, benign exertional headache, and headache associated with sexual activity each occurred in 1%. Lifetime prevalence of hangover headache was 72%, of fever headache 63%, and of headache associated with disorders of nose or sinuses 15%. Headaches associated with severe structural lesions were rare. External compression headache, fever headache, headache associated with metabolic disorders, and headache associated with disorders of nose or sinuses all showed significant female preponderance. The symptomatic headaches and headaches unassociated with structural lesions were more prevalent among migraineurs. In subjects with tension-type headache, only hangover headache was overrepresented. There was no association between the headache disorders and abnormal routine blood chemistry or arterial hypertension. In women with migraine, however, diastolic blood pressure was significantly higher than in women without migraine.
361 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, probable etiopathogenesis, management and prognosis of PPE-associated headaches in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abstract: Personal protection equipment (PPE)–associated headache is an unusual secondary headache disorder that predominantly occurs in healthcare workers as a consequence of the donning of protective respirators, face masks and/or eyewear. The appreciation of this entity is important given the significant ramifications upon the occupational health of healthcare workers and could additionally have an impact on persons living with pre-existing headache disorder(s). There has been a renewed interest and recognition of PPE-associated headaches amongst healthcare professionals, largely brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has besieged healthcare systems worldwide. De novo PPE-associated headaches may present with migrainous or tension-type features and can be viewed as a subtype of external compression headache. The prognosis of the disorder is generally favourable, given that most headaches are short-lived without long-term sequalae. Several aetiologies have been postulated to account for the development of these headaches. Notably, these headaches can affect the occupational health and work performance of healthcare workers. In this review, we discuss the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, probable etiopathogenesis, management and prognosis of PPE-associated headaches in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Future directions for research and PPE development are proposed.
52 citations
TL;DR: It was found that helmets with different designs influenced both the occurrence of headache and its characteristics, and further attention is needed to helmet-induced external compression headache and strategies to minimize the burden.
Abstract: Aims: External compression headache is defined as a headache caused by an external physical compression applied on the head. It affects about 4% of the general population; however, certain populati...
26 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: It is concluded that headache caused by external compression can be related to wearing a helmet, and headache relief can be obtained simply by not wearing such a helmet.
Abstract: Summary
The International Headache Society has classified the external compression headache as a kind of cranial neuralgia caused by continued external pressure over the head. This headache has peculiar characteristics and resolves after pressure is relieved. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of this headache type among 82 police officers who reported headache after wearing a helmet. We retrospectively studied 82 patients (79 men, 3 women), age 19–35 years (mean, 26), who presented to an outpatient neurology department in a military police hospital with complaints of headache associated with wearing a helmet on at least 3 occasions. The headache subsided after removal of the helmet. During subsequent follow-up consultations, designed to reevaluate the patients and to renew the authorization releasing helmet use, no patients described recurrence of the head pain. We conclude that headache caused by external compression can be related to wearing a helmet, and headache relief can be obtained simply by not wearing such a helmet.
21 citations
TL;DR: In the United States, up to 3.8 million people per year have sports‐related mild traumatic brain injury frequently followed by a variety of headaches.
Abstract: In the United States, up to 3.8 million people per year have sports-related mild traumatic brain injury frequently followed by a variety of headaches. Headaches associated with sports (exertional, weightlifter's, and external compression headache) are also reviewed.
12 citations
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