Headache Flashcards
1
Q
If the headache is acute, severe, felt over most of the head and accompanied with neck stiffness what must we exclude?
A
Meningitis
Encephalitis
SAH
2
Q
Presenting symptoms of menigitis
A
Fever Photophobia Headache Stiff neck Pupuric rash
3
Q
Presenting symptoms of encephalitis
A
Headache
Fever
Odd behaviour
Fits or reduced conciousness
4
Q
Presenting symptoms of SAH
A
Sudden onset Worst headache ever Stiff neck Reduced consciousness Focal signs
