A 26-Year-Old Male with Post-Traumatic Cephalgia: Case Report

Mohammmad Alif Asy'hari; Rahmawati Rahmawati; Arif Santoso; Dwi Anggita; Maulana Saggaf Mustafa

doi:10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i3.2044

Mohammmad Alif Asy'hari Professional Doctor Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Rahmawati Rahmawati Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Arif Santoso Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Dwi Anggita Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia
Maulana Saggaf Mustafa Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i3.2044

Keywords: Post-Traumatic Headaches, Cephalgia, Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Post-Traumatic Headaches (PTH) is the most frequent complaint after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). According to ICHD-3 Post-Traumatic Headaches (PTH) is the most common secondary headache disorder, accounting for around 4% of all headache symptoms that begin in 7 days after head injury, craniotomy or post-traumatic awareness. The main risk factors for PTH include a history of migraines or headaches, female gender, younger age, more severe head injury, and concurrent psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression. The clinical profile of PTH varies based on headache onset, duration, and severity. Pharmacological treatment often consists of analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, or antiepileptic drugs. PTH treatment has two components: acute treatment and prophylaxis. Analgesics (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]) or certain anti-headache medications (triptans) are used for acute treatment.

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