INFORMATION ON PAROXYSMAL HEMICRANIA

Paroxysmal Hemicrania (PH) may be defined as a rare form of headache which usually begins in adulthood, and affected subjects may experience severe throbbing, claw-like, or boring pain. Pain due to paroxysmal Hemicrania usually develop on one side of the face, near or in the eye, temple, and occasionally reaching to the back of the neck. Subjects experiencing the headache pain of paroxysmal Hemicrania may also feel dull pain, soreness, or tenderness between attacks.

CAUSES OF PAROXYSMAL HEMICRANIA

So far there is not proper reason known which leads to the development of Paroxysmal Hemicrania.

SYMPTOMS OF PAROXYSMAL HEMICRANIA

The various symptoms that are shown by the subject with Paroxysmal Hemicrania are:-

1. Migraine headaches.
2. Swelling of the eyelid on the affected side with tearing.
3. Sweating, both on the forehead and generalized over the body.
4. Nasal congestion.

DIAGNOSIS OF PAROXYSMAL HEMICRANIA

The various procedures which are available for the development of Paroxysmal Hemicrania are:-

1. MRI.
2. CT scan.
3. Blood test.

TREATMENT OF PAROXYSMAL HEMICRANIA

Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like indomethacin often provides complete relief from symptoms of paroxysmal hemicrania. Other less effective NSAIDs, calcium-channel blocking drugs (such as verapamil), and corticosteroids may be used to treat the disorder. Subjects with both PH and trigeminal neuralgia should receive separate treatment for each disorder.