Presentation
For example, spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) syndrome often presents with a headache that is present when a patient is upright but is relieved by lying down, or by an orthostatic headache. [practicalneurology.com]
Strong to moderate intensity attacks were present in equal percentages (46,8%) within our sample, and mild attacks were present in four patients (6.4%). Two patients reported autonomic symptoms related to the attacks. [scielo.br]
It is one of the types of primary headache syndromes that present as a chronic daily headache, which is a headache present for more than 15 days a month for more than 3 months. [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] in any patient who presents with a new-onset headache that reaches its peak severity within days and is present for longer than 3 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
MRI abnormalities of the brain and spine are variably present in perhaps 90% of cases. [headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Entire Body System
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Hypersomnia
Sleep disorders, including hypersomnia and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, are associated with primary headache syndromes. There are no studies of NDPH and sleep apnea. [medscape.com]
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Lymphadenopathy
Headache and painful lymphadenopathy in extracranial or systemic infection: Etiology of new daily persistent headaches. Intern Med 1993;32:530-3. [ PUBMED ] 25. Stewart WF, Scher AI, Lipton RB. [neurologyindia.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Diarrhea
[…] has been suggested as a possible trigger for NDPH but a conclusive proof of its cause-to-effect relationship with NDPH is lacking. [21], [22] Other triggers like stressful life events, cervical joint hypermobility, head trauma, other infections like diarrhea [neurologyindia.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Arthritis
Reactive arthritis (ReA) is a post-infectious disease entity of synovium/joints with connective tissue membrane (synovial membrane of the joints) which provides a corollary. [en.wikipedia.org]
Psychiatrical
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Psychiatric Symptoms
Some researchers have theorized that both psychiatric symptoms and head pain could be manifestations of a single disorder. [neurologyadvisor.com]
The spectrum of anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder, should be considered in NDPH patients presenting with psychiatric symptoms. [en.wikipedia.org]
Neurologic
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Papilledema
Fundus examination shows papilledema. Perimetry is more sensitive as it may show peripheral constriction of visual fields even before the appearance of papilledema. [neurologyindia.com]
It is however well recognised that papilledema may be absent and the headache may not have any features, raising the suspicion of raised intracranial pressure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Coexistence of migraine and idiopathic intracranial hypertension without papilledema. Neurology 1996 ; 46 : 1226 –30. Rosenfeld WE. Topiramate: a review of the preclinical, pharmacokinetic, and clinical data. [jnnp.bmj.com]
[…] subarachnoid hemorrhage idiopathic intracranial hypertension temporal arteritis chronic subdural hematoma post-traumatic headaches sphenoid sinusitis hypertension spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak cervical artery dissections pseudotumor cerebri without papilledema [en.wikipedia.org]
The headache can be associated with other neurological signs such as papilledema, focal deficits, seizures, disorders of consciousness, or cranial nerve palsies. [headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
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Limb Weakness
However, the majority of patients eventually develop other features like visual obscurations, seizures, limb weakness or alteration of consciousness. [neurologyindia.com]
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Encephalopathy
"New Daily Persistent Headache As A Presenting Symptom Of Hashimoto's Encephalopathy". Webmed Central. Retrieved 22 December 2012. Neufeld, Miriam Y.; Treves, Therese A.; Chistik, Vladimir; Korczyn, Amos D. (1999). "Postmeningitis Headache". [en.wikipedia.org]
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Alteration of Consciousness
However, the majority of patients eventually develop other features like visual obscurations, seizures, limb weakness or alteration of consciousness. [neurologyindia.com]
Workup
Introduction Epidemiology Etiology & pathogenesis Clinical manifestation Diagnostic criteria Differential diagnosis Workup Management Summary 3. First described in 1986 by Vanast Primary headache syndrome Don’t forget to exclude [slideshare.net]
The differential diagnosis, workup, prognosis, and management are also addressed. [medlink.com]
A workup by his general practitioner was completely normal. He visited a succession of doctors—his chiropractor, acupuncturist, physical therapist, dentist, and psychotherapist—all to no avail. [practicalpainmanagement.com]
Serum
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Hypercapnia
[…] mechanisms of the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and chronic daily headache are not fully understood, but may involve intracranial and arterial pressure fluctuations during snoring in an individual susceptible to pain progression, hypoxia, hypercapnia [medscape.com]
Treatment
This case suggests that osteopathic manipulative treatment may be useful in patients with this typically treatment-resistant disorder. [jaoa.org]
He proposed that osteopathic manipulation treatment might be helpful in treatment resistant NDPH cases [ 37 ]. [thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com]
Refractory: Resistant to all treatment, even the most aggressive outpatient and inpatient treatments. Can occur for years to decades with no relief. [migraine.com]
[…] will be based on the best treatment for that condition. [healthline.com]
Investigators aim to assess the efficacy and safety of low-dose naltrexone in the treatment of patients with NDPH. [clinicaltrials.gov]
Prognosis
The groups were similar in the prevalence of allodynia, triptan responsiveness, and prognosis. [vivo.med.cornell.edu]
The differential diagnosis, workup, prognosis, and management are also addressed. [medlink.com]
Treatment and Prognosis The natural history of NDPH is unclear. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinical features, effectiveness of drug-based treatment, and prognosis of new daily persistent headache (NDPH): 30 cases in Japan. Cephalalgia 2004 ; 24: 955 – 9. Google Scholar SAGE Journals ISI 6. Castillo, J, Munoz, P, Guitera, V, Pascual, J. [journals.sagepub.com]
Etiology
In this article, the author reviews the history and classification of new daily persistent headache, followed by its clinical manifestations as well as potential etiology and pathogenesis. [medlink.com]
Intracranial hypertension associated with obstructive sleep apnea: A discussion of potential etiologic factors. Med Hypotheses 2014 ; 83: 792 – 797. Google Scholar Crossref Medline [journals.sagepub.com]
Introduction Epidemiology Etiology & pathogenesis Clinical manifestation Diagnostic criteria Differential diagnosis Workup Management Summary 3. First described in 1986 by Vanast Primary headache syndrome Don’t forget to exclude [slideshare.net]
Almost half of cough headaches are secondary to posterior fossa abnormality, whereas only 20% of exertional/sexual headaches are secondary, with subarachnoid hemorrhage the most frequent etiology... [read.qxmd.com]
A narrative review published in Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports examined possible etiologies for new daily persistent headache (NDPH). 1 The cause of NDPH is currently unknown, but researchers believe the condition likely has several contributing [neurologyadvisor.com]
Epidemiology
Introduction Epidemiology Etiology & pathogenesis Clinical manifestation Diagnostic criteria Differential diagnosis Workup Management Summary 3. First described in 1986 by Vanast Primary headache syndrome Don’t forget to exclude [slideshare.net]
Epidemiology of chronic daily headache in the general population. Headache 1999 ; 39: 190 – 6. Google Scholar Crossref Medline ISI 7. Statistikkbanken. 02 Befolkning. 2007. Otolaryngology. Head Neck Surg 2003 ; 129 (3 Suppl.): S32. [journals.sagepub.com]
Epidemiology Chronic daily headache (CDH) occurs in approximately 3.5% of the population, but the prevalence of NDPH is not known. [practicalpainmanagement.com]
Epidemiology NDPH is thought to be a rare disorder, but until recently there have been limited studies of its epidemiology (Table 1 ). [thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com]
In this structured review, we describe the current knowledge of epidemiology, clinical features, trigger factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapeutic options of NDPH to better understand this enigmatic disorder... [read.qxmd.com]
Pathophysiology
Additionally, this revised criteria would not include parts C or D currently required by the ICHD diagnostic criteria for NDPH. [6] Pathophysiology [ edit ] The pathophysiology of NDPH is poorly understood. [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology While we do not know the pathophysiology of NDPH, central nervous system (CNS) inflammation is one possibility. Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF α) has been implicated in neuroinflammation. TNF α is a cytokine that enhances inflammation. [practicalpainmanagement.com]
The underlying pathophysiology of new daily persistent headache is poorly understood resulting in unending, chronic pain. [read.qxmd.com]
The pathophysiology of NDPH is unknown. [practicalneurology.com]
The exclusion of migraine features takes a impairment in treatment of these patients as well as understanding the pathophysiology of this entity, as has been demonstrated by Bigal et al. 16,17. [scielo.br]
Prevention
It does not respond well to traditional abortive or preventive treatments, but there is hope. Some patients respond to anti-seizure medications, while others experience positive results with medications commonly used to treat and prevent migraine. [diamondheadache.com]
There are no controlled trials of preventative treatment and in those who display migraine-like features, it may be worth using migraine prophylactic treatment to reduce the risk of attacks occurring. [gosh.nhs.uk]
The usual daily preventive migraine medications are given, as they may be helpful for some NDPH patients. [practicalpainmanagement.com]
If treatment is required, migraine specialists typically use preventative medications that are used for other headache disorders. These drugs can be effective and most patients with NDPH are able to achieve an improvement of their headache disorder. [migrainespecialist.com.au]
Unfortunately, NDPH can be very disabling because it often does not respond to preventive or abortive medications. Some cases have shown successful preventive treatment with Neurontin (gababentin) and Topamax (topiramate). [healthcentral.com]