Types of Headache Flashcards
How much people are affected by migraine headaches
20 million
What type of genetic inheritance are migraines suspected to come from
autosomal dominant trait with incomplete penetrance
What is migraine without aura
pulsatile, throbbing, unilateral headache
What is migraine without aura accompanied by
N/V, sensitivity to light and sound, visual disturbances
What is migraine with aura
similar symptoms but has flickering lights, spots, loss of vision, pins and needles, numbness, speech disturbances
How long does the symptoms of migraine with aura last
develop for 5-20 mins, last from 5 mins to 1 hour
What is a chronic headache
15 or more days per month, 3 months or more
What is cluster headache
occurs in clusters over weeks/months, followed by long headache free remission
Who does cluster headache affect more
Men (80-85% more) between ages 20 to 40
What type of headache is a cluster headache
Primary neurovascular
What is the pain like in cluster headache
severe, unrelenting, unilateral headache, unilateral pain located in the orbital, retro-orbital, temporal, supraorbital, infraorbital
How long is the pain for cluster
rapid onset of 10-15 mins but lasts for 15 to 180 mins
The pain behind the eye radiates to what nerve
ipsilateral trigeminal nerve
What are the manifestations of cluster headaches
restlessness, agitation, conjunctival redness, lacrimation, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, forehead and facial swelling, mitosis, ptosis, eyelid edema
What are tension-type headaches
dull, aching, diffuse, nondescript headaches, hatband distribution around head,
What s the treatment of tension-type
(Non-pharmalogic techniques) massage, acupuncture, relaxation, imagery, physical therapy, analgesics, NSAIDs, acetylsalicylic acid, acetaminophen
What is chronic daily
Headaches that occur 15 days +/ month
What causes TMJ
due to poor bite, teeth grinding, inflammation, trauma, degenerative changes
What pain is experienced in TMJ
facial muscle pain, headache, neck ache, earache
Treatment of TMJ
pain relief with NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, heat/cold application
How long do migraines without aura last
1-2 days
What makes Migraines without aura worse
physical activity
What are some examples of visual disturbances
hallucinations like stars, sparks, and flashes of light
To diagnose a child with migraines, they need to have atleast three of what symptoms
abdominal paiin N/V throbbing headache relief during sleep family history aura unilateral location
What cranial nerve is activated during migraines
trigeminal (V)
What are the risk factors for migraine headaches
foods that trigger it hormonal fluctuations (like in menstrual periods)
What are some treatments of the migraines
for releiving acute symptoms: aspirins and NSAIDS
To prevent it in the future: good diet and sleep schedule
B-adrenergic blocking meds
What is the big difference between migraines with and without aura
migraines with aura are preceded by sensory symptoms (which is what aura is) and migraines without don’t experience preceded aura
What do tension headaches lack
nausea and vomiting
