Headache Overview: Causes and Symptoms
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What percentage of adults experience severe headache each year?

  • Up to 25% (correct)
  • More than 75%
  • Around 50%
  • Less than 10%
  • In headache classification, which type accounts for about 90% of all headaches?

  • Cluster headache
  • Secondary headache
  • Episodic headache
  • Primary headache (correct)
  • What characterizes chronic headache as compared to episodic headache?

  • Attacks occurring more frequently than 15 days/month for more than 6 months (correct)
  • Shorter duration of each headache episode
  • Less severe pain intensity
  • No specific triggers
  • Which medical condition can lead to cluster headaches due to plaque of demyelination in the trigeminal root?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a management option for cluster headaches that involves injecting alcohol into a peripheral branch of the nerve?

    <p>Injection of alcohol into peripheral branch of nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of a cluster of headaches?

    <p>4-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the male to female ratio in cluster headaches?

    <p>5:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with cluster headaches?

    <p>Dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of a cluster headache pain?

    <p>20-60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used for acute management of cluster headaches?

    <p>Triptans/ergots</p> Signup and view all the answers

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