Medical Issues:
* Migraine with aura
* Episodic cluster headaches
* Cervical dystonia
"Thank you for referring the above patient to me."
History of presenting complaints: The patient, Mr. Sameer Khan, [insert age] years old, was referred to my clinic by Dr. Anya Sharma due to a history of chronic headaches. He reports experiencing migraine headaches with aura approximately twice per month, each lasting for 6-8 hours. These are often associated with visual disturbances, nausea, and photophobia. In addition, he suffers from episodic cluster headaches, which occur in clusters lasting several weeks, followed by periods of remission. These headaches are characterised by severe, unilateral pain around the eye, accompanied by tearing and nasal congestion. The patient is also under the care of a physiotherapist for cervical dystonia, which causes involuntary muscle contractions in his neck.
Relevant Past Medical History:
* Hypertension, well-controlled with medication.
* Anxiety, managed with cognitive behavioural therapy.
Document social history: Mr. Khan is a non-smoker and consumes alcohol socially. He works as a software engineer. There is a family history of migraines on his mother's side.
Current Medications:
* SUMATRIPTAN 100mg as needed for migraines.
* VERAPAMIL 120mg twice daily for cluster headaches.
* LISINOPRIL 10mg daily for hypertension.
* SERTRALINE 50mg daily for anxiety.
Examination:
* Higher Functions: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Normal speech and language.
* Cranial Nerves: Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation. Visual fields full to confrontation. Normal extraocular movements. Facial sensation intact. Normal facial strength. Hearing intact. Normal gag reflex. Shoulder shrug and tongue movements normal.
* Cerebellar Signs: Finger-to-nose and heel-to-shin tests were normal.
* Motor Examination: Normal muscle strength (5/5) in all extremities.
* Tendon Reflexes: Biceps, triceps, and knee reflexes were 2+ bilaterally. Ankle reflexes were 1+ bilaterally.
* Sensory Examination: Light touch, pain, and temperature sensation intact in all extremities.
* Gait: Normal gait.
Investigations:
* MRI Brain: Normal.
Impression:
* Migraine with aura: Well-managed with SUMATRIPTAN.
* Episodic cluster headaches: Responding well to VERAPAMIL.
* Cervical dystonia: Managed by physiotherapy.
* Differential diagnoses: Tension headaches.
Plan:
* Continue current medication regimen.
* Review headache diary in 3 months.
* Consider Botox injections for cervical dystonia if physiotherapy is not effective.
(Medication names in capital. Warnings and important points if any, should be underlined. Only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Patient Education:
* Discussed headache triggers and lifestyle modifications.
* Reviewed proper use of SUMATRIPTAN.
* Explained the importance of regular follow-up appointments.
"Should you have any further questions regarding the above patient, please do not hesitate to contact me."