Headache Flashcards
2 main classification of headache
Primary- no structural or metabolic abnormalities
Secondary - structural or metabolic abnormalities
Types of primary headache
Tension
Migraine
Cluster
Types of secondary headache
Extracranial types
Intracranial types
Metabolic types
Types of secondary extracranial headaches
Sinusitis
Otitis media
Glaucoma
TMJ
Types of secondary intracranial headaches
SAH
Vasculitis
Dissection
Central vein thrombosis
Tumor
Abscess
Meningitis
Types of secondary metabolic headaches
CO2 rétention
CO poisoning
Description of migraine
Throbbing , moderate to severe pain
Worse on exertion
Associated with photophobia , phonophobia, aura , nausea , vomiting
Tension headache characteristic s
Pain feels like Pressure or tightness that waxes and wanes
No associated symptoms
Cluster headache characteristics
Abrupt onset
Deep , continuous , excruciating explosive pain
Associated with tearing , congestion, rhinorrhea , pallor , sweating
Migraine location
60-70% unilatéral
Tension headache location
Bilateral
Cluster headache location
Unilatéral
Patient characteristics in migraine
Young female
Rest in quiet dark room
Cluster headache patient characteristics
Mâle
Smoker
Hot shower