Kenneth Kee

Thunderclap Headache, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Thunderclap Headache, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

A thunderclap headache is a very painful headache that happens suddenly, like a clap of thunder.

This type of headache achieves its most intense pain within 1 minute and persists at least 5 minutes.

Thunderclap headaches attack a person suddenly without any warning.

Some of these headaches are benign (not dangerous).

They can also be a sign of very serious underlying disorders that involve bleeding in and around the brain.

It is important to obtain medical attention immediately to exclude life-threatening causes of a thunderclap headache.

The International Headache Society describes a primary thunderclap headache as a high-intensity headache of abrupt start imitating that of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, in the absence of any intracranial pathology.

This type of headache pain does not slowly build in intensity.

Instead, it is an extreme and very painful headache as soon as it begins.

In fact, it is often described as the worse headache of one's life.

A thunderclap headache may be an indication of a disorder that can be life-threatening.

It may be related to some sort of bleeding in the brain.

It is essential that the patient seeks medical attention if the patient thinks the patient may be having one.

It may also have a benign cause that is not life-threatening but should still be evaluated immediately to find out what is causing it.

Primary TCH is infrequent and should not have the symptoms of misrepresented cognition and focal neurological deficits.

Around 75% of thunderclap headaches are indicated to be primary headaches.

This headache type is due to pain structures inside the brain.

At occasions the brain structures may become overactive or malfunction.

This causes a brain pain disorder with no underlying disorder.

A primary thunderclap can also be produced by chemical imbalances within the brain or even hereditary factors.

In the same way, lifestyle factors such as stress, certain foods, particular substances, changes in sleep patterns, or loss of sleep etc. can also activate them.

Secondary

The remainder 25% happens due to underlying causes or diseases that stimulate the pain sensors within the brain.

A secondary thunderclap can, hence, be serious and occasionally even life-threatening if not treated instantly.

Some causes of secondary thunderclap headaches are brain aneurysms, broken or damaged blood vessels in the brain, blood clots, concussion, and other physical injuries etc.

As the patient can see, when happening in secondary form, they possibly manifest greater immediate danger than primary headaches do.

Before making any conclusions, the patient can consult the doctor to receive an accurate diagnosis.

Once a doctor identifies what has happened, they will be in a position to provide a suitable treatment plan

These symptoms can be:
1. Severe headache pain that begins out of nowhere
2. Vomiting and nausea
3. Fainting
4. Feeling as if it is the worst possible headache the patient has ever had
5. Pain felt anywhere in the head
6. Headache pain such as the neck or lower back

After a physical evaluation and getting information about the symptoms, the doctor will normally begin with a CT scan.

CT scans will often be sufficient for the doctor to find the cause.

If necessary a lumbar puncture may be done for CSF tests
The treatments are directed on treating the cause of the headache.

Treatments may be:
1. Surgery to repair a tear or blockage
2. Medicines to control blood pressure
3. Pain medicines to regulate recurrent thunderclap headaches, mainly those that have a specific trigger

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463522936
• Artikelnr.: 75905034

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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