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The exploding head syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11309216     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article reviews the features of an uncommon malady termed "the exploding head syndrome." Sufferers describe terrorizing attacks of a painless explosion within their head. Attacks tend to occur at the onset of sleep. The etiology of attacks is unknown, although they are considered to be benign. Treatment with clomipramine has been suggested, although most sufferers require only reassurance that the spells are benign in nature.
Authors:
M W Green
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current pain and headache reports     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1531-3433     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Pain Headache Rep     Publication Date:  2001 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-04-19     Completed Date:  2001-07-26     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100970666     Medline TA:  Curr Pain Headache Rep     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  279-80     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Headache Institute, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Hospital Center, 1000 Tenth Avenue at 58th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Clomipramine / therapeutic use
Headache / diagnosis*,  drug therapy,  physiopathology
Humans
Perception / physiology*
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Syndrome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors; 303-49-1/Clomipramine

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