Headaches Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary headaches?
A
Migraine
Tension type headache
(Trigeminal autonomic cephalgia)
2
Q
What are red flags of headaches?
A
Headache - worse in morning
Nausea/vomiting
Ophthalmological symptoms/signs e.g. papilloedema
Abnormal growth/puberty
Fixed or unusual location
3
Q
What are causes of secondary headaches?
A
Head and neck trauma
Cranial/cervical
Non-vascular intracraniald
Substance use or withdrawal
Infection
Disorder of homeostasis
Psychiatric disorder
4
Q
Give examples of visual aura
A
Flashing lights
Blurred vision
Blind spots
5
Q
Give examples of sensory aura
A
Pins and needles
Numbness
6
Q
Give examples of motor aura
A
Weakness
Dysarthria
7
Q
What are clinical features of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
A
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Transient visual symptoms
Papilloedema
