Dialysis headache
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Dialysis headache. Headache is the most common neurological symptom during dialysis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- Headache is the most common neurological symptom during dialysis
- It is present in about 70% of people on dialysis
Risk factors
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Onset features
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Clinical features
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Associated biochemical abnormalities
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Treatment
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Potential prophylactic agents
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Contraindicated medications
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References
- Sousa Melo E, Carrilho Aguiar F, Sampaio Rocha-Filho PA. Dialysis headache: a narrative review. Headache 2017; 57:161-164.
- Gozubatik-Celik G, Uluduz D, Goksan B, et al. Hemodialysis-related headache and how to prevent it. Eur J Neurol 2019; 26:100-105.
- Milinkovic M, Zidverc-Trajkovic J, Sternic N, et al. Hemodialysis headache. Clin Nephrol 2009; 71:158-163.
- Antoniazzi AL, Bigal ME, Bordini CA, Tepper SJ, Speciali JG. Headache and hemodialysis: a prospective study. Headache 2003; 43:99-102.
- Sousa Melo E, Pedrosa RP, Carrilho Aguiar F, Valente LM, Sampaio Rocha-Filho PA. Dialysis headache: characteristics, impact and cerebrovascular evaluation. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2022; 80:129-136.
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