Summary
Medication-overuse
headache (MOH) is a disabling, costly and often overlooked disorder. The
prevalence in Denmark is 1.8% equivalent to 80.000-100.000 adults. The aim is
to increase awareness of clinical presentation and treatment options for
patients with MOH when encountered in primary care setting, exemplified by
three representative cases. Clinical presentation of MOH and three treatment
approaches are discussed. MOH is a chronic disorder which is preventable and
treatable.
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