DDx of Positional Headaches


Two conditions that cause positional headaches are:

1. Colloid Cysts in the third ventricle which block the Foramen of Monro when a person changes position.

2. Post-spinal tap headache. Make sure the patient lies flat after the procedure.

1 comment:

  1. AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    There is so much more that causes positional headaches

    torn dura not from spinal tap

    arachnoid cyst filling up in the spine

    post op issues

    bad fall

    etc

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