10 Questions
What percentage of adults experience a severe headache each year?
25%
Which type of headache accounts for about 90% of all headaches?
Primary headache
What is the recommended management option for cluster headaches?
Injection of alcohol into the trigeminal nerve
Which condition can cause cluster headaches due to plaque of demyelination in the trigeminal root?
Multiple sclerosis
What distinguishes chronic headaches from episodic headaches?
Frequency of attacks
What is the typical duration of a cluster of headaches?
4-8 weeks
What is the male to female ratio for cluster headaches?
5:1
Which of the following is not a symptom or sign associated with cluster headaches?
Nausea
What is the recommended management for acute cluster headaches?
Oxygen inhalation, Triptans/ergots, Indomethacin
What characterizes Medication Overuse Headache?
Persistent, recurring headache in the setting of regular analgesic use
Learn about the common physical complaint of headache, its prevalence, and impact on individuals. Understand that headache is a symptom, not a disease, and its significance in terms of suffering and economic loss.
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