headache

Question 1

questions to ask tension headache

Answer 1

nature of pain? non-throbbing.

aggravating factors? worse under pressure or stress

does it get worse during physical activity? no

the severity of pain? mild to moderate pain

do you feel nauseous/ photophobia?

duration of the headache? 7 days max

location of pain? bifrontal or generalized

frequency? at least 10 episodes per month, daily for 3 months should be referred.

onset in people 20-30 years?

more prevalent in women.

Question 2

Migraine women questions to ask? 18 questions

Answer 2

Migraine women

age? over 50 years and first time headache should be referres

Nature of the pain? throbbic and pulsating pain

Location of the pain? temporal lobe, same with tension headache.

Severity of the pain? moderate to severe

How long does an attack last? 4-72 hours.

aggravating factors? exercise and movement worsens the pain, stress, missed meals, excessive caffeine intake, lack of exercise and mensturation.

Any other associated symptoms? tired and irritable.

more common in worse?

Describe symptoms

Do you feel sick?
Are you affected by light?
How long have you had these symptoms?

Is there a time that it is worse or better?
Is there a particular point in a month that this happens?

Family history?

frequency

Have you had any eye tests before?

Any otc (drug history)?
Previous history of presenting complaints?
Past medical history?
Social history?

Question 3

Cluster headache questions to ask? 19

Answer 3

Cluster headache

Nature of the pain? sharp pulsating boring pressure-like pain.

How long does an episode last for? 15-180 minutes episodes

Describe symptoms?
always restless or may pace the floor.

Any other associated symptoms
nasal congestion, watery eyes, facial flushing, sweating, restlessness or irritability. sleep disturbance after 2-3 hours

Does it occur at the same time of the day?
Are you affected by light?
How long have you had these symptoms?

Location of the pain?
uni lateral pain

Is there a time that it is worse or better?

Is there a particular point in a month that this happens?

The severity of the pain (>7)?

Frequency of the pain?

Have you had any eye tests before?

Any otc (drug history)
Previous history of presenting complaints?

Past medical history?

Social history? alcohol can trigger.

Family history?

Question 4

tension-type headache?

Answer 4

pressure or tightness around their head.

can start around their neck.