Headache Flashcards
What are the general types of headache?
Primary
Secondary
What are some primary types of headache?
Tension type headache
Cluster headache
Migraine
What are some secondary types of headache?
Tumour Meningitis Vascular disease Systemic infection Head injury Drug induced
What is the commonest type of headache?
Primary
What is the most frequent type of primary headache but is NOT disabling?
Tension type headache
What is the presentation of tension type headache?
Mild Bilateral headache
Not limiting
How long does infrequent ETTH occur?
<1 day/ month
How often down frequent ETTH last?
1-14 days /month
How long does CTTH last for?
> 15 days
Wha abortive treatment can be given for TTH?
Aspirin
Paracetamol
NSAIDs
(limit to 10 days/ month or 2 days/ week)
What preventative treatment can be given for TTH?
TCAs
What is the most frequent DISABLING headache?
Migraine
What is a migraine?
A chronic disorder with episodic attacks
What symptoms are observed during attack?
Headache
Nausea
Photophobia
Functional disability
What are some of the triggers of migraine?
Stress Dehydration Hunger Hormone Diet Sleep disturbance Environmental stimuli