15 Questions
What is the age criterion for urgent referral in children with headache?
Under 12 years old
Which type of headache is often described as a tight band around the head and non-throbbing?
Tension-type headache
How long does an acute (or uncomplicated) headache typically last?
Less than 2 weeks
Which type of headache is unilateral and affects one side of the head, especially over the forehead?
Migraine without aura
What visual alterations are associated with migraine with aura (classic migraine)?
Seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines
Which type of headache is characterized by intense pain localized around one eye, red and watery eyes, and nasal congestion?
Cluster headache
What type of headache is often described as a tight band around the head and non-throbbing?
Tension headache
What is the most common characteristic of space-occupying lesions causing raised intracranial pressure?
Severe intense pain in the occipital region
Which condition involves a small blood vessel at the base of the brain leaking blood into the cerebrospinal fluid, causing severe intense pain located in the occipital region?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Which type of headache is associated with pain felt behind and around the eye, usually affecting only one side, and often accompanied by rhinorrhea or nasal congestion?
Sinusitis headache
Which condition involves inflammation of blood vessels to the eyes and requires high-dose steroid treatment?
Temporal arteritis
What may precipitate tension (psychogenic) headaches and migraines according to the given text?
Pressure at work or family arguments
What is a common symptom of glaucoma according to the information provided?
Blurred vision and cloudy cornea
What may be responsible for frontal headaches, according to the given passage?
Eye strain from using computers for long periods
In the context of headaches, which condition involves headaches that are not common and only occur when blood pressure is extremely high?
Hypertension
Test your knowledge of patient assessment for headaches, including age considerations and duration of symptoms. Learn when urgent referrals are required based on specific symptoms.
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