Headache Flashcards

1
Q

Painful dilatation of cranial vessels triggered by certain factors

A

Chronic idiopathic headache/ Migrane

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2
Q

Most important criterion for CIH

A

No evidence of organic disease

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3
Q

Two major cause of headache

A

Muscle contraction

Vascular problems

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4
Q

What laboratory test is done for the diagnosis of CIH

A

None, only history and PE

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5
Q

85% of headache related consultation suffers from?

A

Tension-type headache

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6
Q

Almost all painful symptoms of the head is mediated by

A

Trigeminal nerve

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7
Q

Headache: M, 27y/o

unilateral, around he eye. History of headache in he past 2 years

A

Cluster Headache

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8
Q

TRUE or FALSE: In cases of CIH, patien should only be managed when symptoms manifest

A

False, prophylaxis is given and patient is advised to prevent triggers

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9
Q

Headache:
bilateral, tightening, no photophobia or N/V.
Not aggravated by physical activity.

A

Tension-type headache

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10
Q

Type of headache that is centered primarily in the lower face

A

Lower- Half Migraine

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11
Q

Heachache:
Hx of nasal congestion
Pain over the cheeks and paranasal area
Started when the patient got promoted to manager

A

Headache of Nasal Vasomotor Reaction

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12
Q

Prevailing clinical disorder is a delusional or conversion reaction and peripheral pain mechanism are non-existent.

A

psychogenic headaches

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13
Q

Headache experienced by patient post LP

A

leakage headache

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14
Q

Lancinating pain

A

Cranial Neuralgias�

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15
Q

Essentially important examinaion in evaluating Otalgia

A

Mirror/fiberoptic examination

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