What is Hemicrania Continua

Hemicrania continua is a rare form of chronic headache. It is characterized by continuous pain on one side of the face that varies in severity. Hemicrania continua is of two forms -

1) continuous, with daily headaches
2) Remitting, where headaches may occur for as long as 6 months (followed by a pain-free period of weeks to months until they recur) ), Trauma, Hay fever, Tonsillitis and Tumors .

Causes of Hemicrania continua

There is no known cause of Hemicrania Continua.

Signs and Symptoms of Hemicrania Continua

Symptoms of Hemicrania Continua are given below -
1) Runny nose
2) Tearing and Eye Redness
3) Sweating
4) Swollen and Drooping Eyelids
5) Eye Discomfort

In migraine like pain, symptoms includes vomiting, sensivity to light and sound, and nausea.

Treatment of Hemicrania Continua

The treatment of Hemicrania Continua includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for rapid relief from symptoms. Naproxen, ibuprofen and celecoxib are some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Tricyclic antidepressants and Amitriptyline are useful in the treatment of Hemicrania Continua.