Headache in epilepsy patients: The (un)awareness of this phenomenon among Dutch neurologists

Highlights • Headache in people with epilepsy is an underestimated problem. • Therefore, an often bothersome and potentially treatable condition is underexposed. • Asking for headache complaints should be part of taking history in all new patients with (suspicion of) epilepsy. • Asking for headache...

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Published in:Seizure (London, England) England), 2015-02, Vol.25, p.37-39
Main Authors: Hofstra, W.A, Hageman, G, de Weerd, A.W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Awareness
Epilepsy
Epilepsy - complications
Headache
Headache - complications
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Migraine
Netherlands
Neurologists
Neurology
Physicians - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Highlights • Headache in people with epilepsy is an underestimated problem. • Therefore, an often bothersome and potentially treatable condition is underexposed. • Asking for headache complaints should be part of taking history in all new patients with (suspicion of) epilepsy. • Asking for headache complaints should be part of taking history in all regular visits of patients with epilepsy.
ISSN:1059-1311
1532-2688
DOI:10.1016/j.seizure.2014.12.004