Types of Headache

Question 1

How much people are affected by migraine headaches

Answer 1

20 million

Question 2

What type of genetic inheritance are migraines suspected to come from

Answer 2

autosomal dominant trait with incomplete penetrance

Question 3

What is migraine without aura

Answer 3

pulsatile, throbbing, unilateral headache

Question 4

What is migraine without aura accompanied by

Answer 4

N/V, sensitivity to light and sound, visual disturbances

Question 5

What is migraine with aura

Answer 5

similar symptoms but has flickering lights, spots, loss of vision, pins and needles, numbness, speech disturbances

Question 6

How long does the symptoms of migraine with aura last

Answer 6

develop for 5-20 mins, last from 5 mins to 1 hour

Question 7

What is a chronic headache

Answer 7

15 or more days per month, 3 months or more

Question 8

What is cluster headache

Answer 8

occurs in clusters over weeks/months, followed by long headache free remission

Question 9

Who does cluster headache affect more

Answer 9

Men (80-85% more) between ages 20 to 40

Question 10

What type of headache is a cluster headache

Answer 10

Primary neurovascular

Question 11

What is the pain like in cluster headache

Answer 11

severe, unrelenting, unilateral headache, unilateral pain located in the orbital, retro-orbital, temporal, supraorbital, infraorbital

Question 12

How long is the pain for cluster

Answer 12

rapid onset of 10-15 mins but lasts for 15 to 180 mins

Question 13

The pain behind the eye radiates to what nerve

Answer 13

ipsilateral trigeminal nerve

Question 14

What are the manifestations of cluster headaches

Answer 14

restlessness, agitation, conjunctival redness, lacrimation, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, forehead and facial swelling, mitosis, ptosis, eyelid edema

Question 15

What are tension-type headaches

Answer 15

dull, aching, diffuse, nondescript headaches, hatband distribution around head,

Question 16

What s the treatment of tension-type

Answer 16

(Non-pharmalogic techniques) massage, acupuncture, relaxation, imagery, physical therapy, analgesics, NSAIDs, acetylsalicylic acid, acetaminophen

Question 17

What is chronic daily

Answer 17

Headaches that occur 15 days +/ month

Question 18

What causes TMJ

Answer 18

due to poor bite, teeth grinding, inflammation, trauma, degenerative changes

Question 19

What pain is experienced in TMJ

Answer 19

facial muscle pain, headache, neck ache, earache

Question 20

Treatment of TMJ

Answer 20

pain relief with NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, heat/cold application

Question 21

How long do migraines without aura last

Answer 21

1-2 days

Question 22

What makes Migraines without aura worse

Answer 22

physical activity

Question 23

What are some examples of visual disturbances

Answer 23

hallucinations like stars, sparks, and flashes of light

Question 24

To diagnose a child with migraines, they need to have atleast three of what symptoms

Answer 24

abdominal paiin 
N/V
throbbing headache
relief during sleep 
family history 
aura 
unilateral location

Question 25

What cranial nerve is activated during migraines

Answer 25

trigeminal (V)

Question 26

What are the risk factors for migraine headaches

Answer 26

foods that trigger it 
hormonal fluctuations (like in menstrual periods)

Question 27

What are some treatments of the migraines

Answer 27

for releiving acute symptoms: aspirins and NSAIDS

To prevent it in the future: good diet and sleep schedule
B-adrenergic blocking meds

Question 28

What is the big difference between migraines with and without aura

Answer 28

migraines with aura are preceded by sensory symptoms (which is what aura is) and migraines without don’t experience preceded aura

Question 29

What do tension headaches lack

Answer 29

nausea and vomiting