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What type of headache is characterized by being bilateral and bandlike?
What type of headache is characterized by being bilateral and bandlike?
- Migraine
- Tension headache (correct)
- Cervicogenic headache
- Cluster headache
Which characteristic is NOT associated with cluster headaches?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with cluster headaches?
- Palpable neck and shoulder muscle tension (correct)
- Nocturnal attacks
- Severe, bone crushing pain
- Radiating pain from one eye
How long can episodic migraine attacks last?
How long can episodic migraine attacks last?
- 5 min to 3 hours
- 30 min to 7 days
- Continuous until treated
- 4 to 72 hours (correct)
Which symptom is commonly associated with migraines?
Which symptom is commonly associated with migraines?
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What triggers for cluster headaches are mentioned?
What triggers for cluster headaches are mentioned?
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Which feature distinguishes tension-type headaches from migraines?
Which feature distinguishes tension-type headaches from migraines?
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How do the cycles of cluster headaches typically present?
How do the cycles of cluster headaches typically present?
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Which symptom is associated with the prodrome phase of migraines?
Which symptom is associated with the prodrome phase of migraines?
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Tension Headache
- Bilateral pressure at the base of the skull
- Constant, squeezing tightness
- Cycles for many years
- Lasting for 30 minutes to 7 days
- Palpable neck and shoulder muscle tension
- Stiff neck
Migraine Headache
- Unilateral, radiating up or down from one eye
- Cheeks, nose, and jaw
- Throbbing, synchronous with pulse
- Severe, bone-crushing headache
- Periodic cycles of several months and years
- May have months or years between attacks.
- Attacks occur in clusters over a period of 2–12 weeks
- Lasts for 4-72 hours
- May be preceded by prodromal symptoms (aura)
- Aura: visual, sensory, aphasic
- Other symptoms include:
- Irritability
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Photophobia
- Phonophobia
Cluster Headache
- Unilateral, radiating up or down from one eye
- Cheeks, nose, and jaw
- Severe, bone-crushing headache
- May have months or years between attacks.
- Attacks occur in clusters over a period of 2–12 weeks
- Lasts for 5 minutes to 3 hours
- Nocturnal, often awakens the person from sleep
- Onset after awakening
- Improves with sleep
- Triggers:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Certain foods
- Facial flushing or pallor
- Unilateral lacrimation (one side of the face)
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