'Common Medical Conditions' Flashcards
1
Q
What is dyspepsia?
A
This is the medical term to describe indigestion.
2
Q
Name the main differentials in a patient presenting with a headache?
A
- Migraine
- Cluster headache
- Tension headache
- Medication overuse headache
- Trigeminal neuralgia/giant cell arteritis can also present as a headache
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage
- Stroke
- Meningitis
- Hypertensive headache
3
Q
What causes fifth disease?
A
Also known as slapped cheek syndrome caused by Parvovirus B19.
