Tension type headache Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
Diffuse
2
Q
Severity
A
Mild-moderate
3
Q
Characteristics
A
Pressure / tightness
4
Q
Exacerbating factors
A
Stress
Bright lights
Noise
Strenous activity
5
Q
Duration / Timing
A
Duration: 30 mins - 7 hours
Timing: more common later in the day
6
Q
Associated symptoms
A
Nausea (but no vomiting!)
Photophobia (light sensitivity)
Phonophohia (noise sensitivity)
7
Q
Chronic non-progressive headache (CNPHA)
A
Tension type headache. 5-7 days / week. Onset in adolescents.
Responds to sleep but NOT analgesics.
