Neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms
Patient is a 24-year-old female administrative assistant who comes to the emergency department with a chief complaint of severe right-sided headache.
She states that this is the sixth time in the last 2 months she has had this headache. She says the headaches last 2–3 days and have impacted her ability to concentrate at work. She complains of nausea and has vomited three times in the last 3 hours. She states, “the light hurts my eyes.” She rates her pain as a 10/10 at this time. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen ease her symptoms somewhat but do not totally relieve them. No other current complaints.
What should be included in the case study
Explain both the neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes of why the patient presents these symptoms.
Explain how the highlighted processes interact to affect the patient.
Explain any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
