CNS risk Factors And Complications

Question 1

What are the risk factors for migraine?

Answer 1

Family history of migraine

History of migraine

Female

Menstruation

Bright lights

Loud sounds

Question 2

What are the risk factors for meningitis?

Answer 2

Under 1 year old

Elderly

Living in close proximity with others

Absence of vaccinations

Immunosuppression

Travel abroad to areas of high penicillin resistance

Question 3

What are the potential complications of meningitis?

Answer 3

Sensorineural hearing loss

Impaired vestibular function

Epilepsy

Diffuse brain injury

Question 4

What are the risk factors for brain tumours?

Answer 4

Family history or past medical history of:
1. Neurofibromatosis

2. Von hippel Lindau syndrome
3. Tuberous sclerosis
4. Li-fraumeni syndrome