Exploding head syndrome (EHS)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Exploding head syndrome (EHS). This usually occurs in middle to old age. It usually affects women. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- This usually occurs in middle to old age
- It usually affects women
Clinical features
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Potential triggers
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Associated features
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Differential diagnosis
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Sleep studies
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Treatment
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Synonym
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References
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- Bamford CC, Mays M, Tepper SJ. Unusual headaches in the elderly. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2011; 15:295-301.
- Stores G. Clinical diagnosis and misdiagnosis of sleep disorders. JNNP 2007; 78:1293-1297.
- Rossi FH, Gonzalez E, Rossi EM, Tsakadze N. Exploding head syndrome as aura of migraine with brainstem aura: a case report. J Oral Facial Pain Headache 2018; 32:e34-e36.
- Sharpless BA. Characteristic symptoms and associated features of exploding head syndrome in undergraduates. Cephalalgia 2018; 38:595-599.
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