Ophthalmodynia periodica

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Ophthalmodynia periodica
Other namesNeedle-in-the-eye syndrome, sharp short-lived head pain,[1] jabs and jolts syndrome[2]

Ophthalmodynia periodica is also known as "ice-pick headache", is a primary headache disorder, so it is not caused by any other conditions.

Signs and symptoms[]

  1. Stabbing sensations, usually in one area of the head
  2. Pain may move to different areas of the head
  3. Pain lasts for a few seconds ("usually 5–30")
  4. Pain appears out of nowhere
  5. Pain is completely gone after each occurrence
  6. Each occurrence happens at varied frequencies[3]

Cause[]

Ophthalmodynia periodica does not have a confirmed cause, being a primary headache, but can be identified with other primary conditions. "As many as 40% of all individuals with ice pick headaches have also been diagnosed as suffering with some form of migraine headache."[4]

Diagnosis[]

The following diagnostic criteria are given for ophthalmodynia periodica:

  1. Head pain occurring as a single stab or a series of stabs
  2. Can be felt in the areas surrounding the eyes and temples but is "typically felt on the top, front, or sides of the head"[5]
  3. Pain lasting only a few seconds with irregular frequency
  4. No cranial autonomic symptoms
  5. "Not attributed to another disorder"[6]

Classification[]

The International Headache Society classifies ophthalmodynia periodica as a primary stabbing headache.[7]

Epidemiology[]

Ophthalmodynia periodica was first discovered by a doctor in 1964, where the disorder was first referred to as ophthalmodynia periodica. Since then, the disorder has been referred to as idiopathic stabbing headache.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics". Health Central. Remedy Health Media. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Idiopathic stabbing headache". Med Link. Med Link Corporation. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Ice Pick Headaches". Ice Pick Headaches. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  4. ^ "IHS Classification ICHD - II". IHS Classification. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Ice Pick Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and Symptoms". December 2017.
  6. ^ "IHS Classification ICHD - II". IHS Classification. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  7. ^ "IHS Classification ICHD - II". IHS Classification. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Idiopathic stabbing headache". Med Link. Med Link Corporation. Retrieved 20 March 2015.

External links[]

Classification
  • ICD-10: G44.800
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