Ophthalmodynia periodica
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Ophthalmodynia periodica is also referred to as "ice-pick headache", "needle-in-the-eye syndrome", and "sharp short-lived head pain".[1] Another well-known name for ophthalmodynia periodica is "jabs and jolts syndrome".[2] Ophthalmodynia periodica is considered a primary headache disorder, so it is not caused by any other conditions.
Classification
The International Headache Society classifies ophthalmodynia periodica as a primary stabbing headache.[3]
Diagnostic criteria
The following diagnostic criteria are given for ophthalmodynia periodica:
- Head pain occurring as a single stab or a series of stabs
- Solely felt in the areas surrounding the eyes and temples
- Pain lasting only a few seconds with irregular frequency
- No additional symptoms
- "Not attributed to another disorder"[4]
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.[5]
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."[6]
Symptoms
- Stabbing sensations, usually in one area of the head
- Pain may move to different areas of the head
- Pain lasts for a few seconds ("usually 5–30")
- Pain appears out of nowhere
- Pain is completely gone after each occurrence
- Each occurrence happens at varied frequencies[7]
References
- ^ "Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics". Health Central. Remedy Health Media. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Idiopathic stabbing headache". Med Link. Med Link Corporation. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "IHS Classification ICHD - II". IHS Classification. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "IHS Classification ICHD - II". IHS Classification. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Idiopathic stabbing headache". Med Link. Med Link Corporation. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "IHS Classification ICHD - II". IHS Classification. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Ice Pick Headaches". Ice Pick Headaches. Retrieved 21 March 2015.