Madigan J E, Bell S A
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis 95616, USA.
Equine Vet J Suppl. 1998 Nov(27):28-9. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1998.tb05141.x.
Headshaking is a maturity onset condition with the most commonly reported clinical signs being 'flipping' of the nose, nose rubbing, snorting or sneezing, and acting like a bee is flying up the nostril. A questionnaire was completed by owners of 31 horses with headshaking syndrome. The history, time of onset, clinical presentation and treatment of this condition were reported. Headshaking appeared to be light-stimulated in approximately 60% of the horses. The condition is seasonal and recurring in the majority of horses. Treatment with cyproheptadine produced improvement of symptoms in 76% of cases. The clinical signs are suggested to be compatible with neuropathic pain producing itching, tingling or electric like sensations in the face and muzzle area of affected horses.
摇头是一种成年后出现的病症，最常见的临床症状是鼻子“翻动”、擦鼻、喷气或打喷嚏，以及表现得好像有蜜蜂飞进鼻孔。31匹患有摇头综合征的马的主人填写了一份问卷。报告了这种病症的病史、发病时间、临床表现和治疗情况。约60%的马的摇头似乎是由光刺激引起的。这种病症具有季节性，大多数马会反复发作。用赛庚啶治疗使76%的病例症状得到改善。临床症状表明与神经性疼痛相符，在患病马匹的面部和口鼻区域产生瘙痒、刺痛或触电般的感觉。
