Headache history taking

Question 1

headache lasting 72 hrs, symptom free between attacks, unilateral, pulsating, moderate to severe nausea and photophobia triggered by chocolate/coffee

a.migraine
b.tension headache
c.meningitis
d.raised intracranial pressure
e. subarrachnoid haemorrhage

Answer 1

a.migraine

Question 2

tight squeezing headache , mild to moderate, bilateral non pulsating, often worse at times of stress

a.migraine
b.tension headache
c.meningitis
d.raised intracranial pressure
e. subarrachnoid haemorrhage

Answer 2

b.tension headache

Question 3

pain at back of neck with stiffness and drowsiness partly relived by lying down

a.migraine
b.tension headache
c.meningitis
d.raised intracranial pressure
e. subarrachnoid haemorrhage

Answer 3

c.meningitis

Question 4

steadily increasing headache day by day , worse in the morning with drowsiness, headache made worse by coughing, stooping and straining

a.migraine
b.tension headache
c.meningitis
d.raised intracranial pressure
e. subarrachnoid haemorrhage

Answer 4

d.raised intracranial pressure

Question 5

sudden onset worst headache ever , neck stiffness developing hours later

a.migraine
b.tension headache
c.meningitis
d.raised intracranial pressure
e. subarrachnoid haemorrhage

Answer 5

e. subarrachnoid haemorrhage