Craniofacial Pain Syndrome
Face and Eye Pain; Dizziness
Differential Diagnosis Headaches
Ear Pain, Noise and Pressure
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Headache Pain Diagnosis
The term Headache has an extremely broad meaning for most people. It can refer to almost any degree or severity of head pain. Migraine Headaches are not so much a different type of headache but rather a term that describes the intensity of headache pain and several other criteria.Differential DiagnosisTruly objective assessments of varying degrees of headache are difficult to establish from individual to individual.... based on the subjective qualities that people attach or feel. In some instances different terms (e.g., Craniofacial Pain) are used to describe the same perception of pain which actually introduces a broader set of symptoms. Refer to the Craniofacial page to learn about these additional symptoms.Headache Diagnosis - Initial ConsiderationsAbout 90% of the "headache" population is treatable in our offices. Reports of major headaches arising from neurological and other causes such as tumors, infections and hypertension although important, are comparitvely rare and only comprise about 3% of reported headaches.A second group of headache patients, about 7-10%, have pain previously described as vascular. These types of headaches have yet undefined etiological factors that don't always respond as well to Dr. Klemons' treatments. The remaining population of headache sufferers in the vast majority of cases are treatable. Many report that other symptoms are associated with "their" headache. These symptoms typically include:
TMJ Diagnosis?
TMJ disorders have been heavily popularized to be a causal factor of headache pain. The term TMJ refers specifically to a joint and is far too general of a term to render substantial diagnostic information, thereby reducing the value of its descriptive qualities.Dr. Klemons says that TMJ "related" disorders can and must be differentially diagnosed, with highly specialized evaluations to specify diagnoses that might include the following:
Demographics of the Headache Patient
Severe headaches can afflict just about anyone, irrespective of gender or age (Dr. Klemons' patients range in age from 5 years old to 90 years old). Causal factors can occur with anyone at anytime.Headaches can afflict different age groups for different reasons. With youngsters and even toddlers, trauma can arise from something as simple as a sports related injury, falling off a bicycle, falling from roller skates or falling out of a crib or bed can become the origin of pain. For adults, automobile accidents or mishaps at work can be a root cause. Regardless of the type of trauma, in many cases pain does not develop until years after the injury. Unique Headache?Dr. Klemons' extensive clinical experience (over 30 years - approximately 20,000 patients) enables him to provide the differential diagnosis needed for most complex headache syndromes. If you are experiencing headaches that have not responded well to a variety of treatments or medications... it may be a result of insufficient diagnosis.Contact us today at (732) 727-5000 to make arrangements for a comprehensive evaluation that will provide the information you need for making an informed decision about potential treatment. For more information visit www.headaches.com
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