Understanding Migraine and Headaches

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What is the second leading cause of disability?

Tension headache

Cluster headache

Migraine without aura

Migraine with aura (correct)

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

At least 5 attacks

At least 2 attacks (correct)

At least 3 attacks

At least 1 attack

What is a characteristic of Typical Aura?

Can occur before or with the migraine but shouldn’t last longer than 60 minutes (correct)

Always occurs after the migraine starts

Lasts for several hours

Is not associated with any specific symptoms

What are the common noxious chemicals released in Migraine?

NO, glutamate, all things that cause inflammation and irritation Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence ratio of migraines between females and males?

3:1 (female:male) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a tension headache?

Aggravation by routine physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that determines the frequency and severity of migraines?

Both environmental and genetic factors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of headache is often associated with known causes such as head trauma or stroke?

Secondary headache Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence ratio of migraines between females and males?

3:1 Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms used for diagnosing Migraine without Aura?

Unilateral location, pulsating quality, aggravation by routine physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of Migraine according to the text?

Neuronal and sensory processing issue Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of headaches on family relationships according to the text?

Inability to function in house e.g. unable to watch children Signup and view all the answers

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

At least 2 attacks that are not attributed to another disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aura is characterized by numbness and pins and needles in some people?

Motor aura Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people experience reversible focal neurologic disruption during a migraine?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage of caffeine for migraine sufferers?

15 doses Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in the mechanism of migraine formation?

5HT Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of 5HT Receptor Agonists (triptans) in the acute treatment of migraines?

Vasoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration range for the headache associated with migraines?

4 hours to 3 days Signup and view all the answers

How many individual aura symptoms need to occur in succession to meet the diagnostic criteria for Migraine with Aura?

2 or more Signup and view all the answers

What type of psychological symptom can occur as part of premonitory signs before a migraine?

Mood changes Signup and view all the answers

What should be limited to 2-3 times per week in abortive treatments for migraines?

Limit abortive tx to 2-3x per week Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding the sleep pattern for migraine management?

Go to bed and wake up at regular times each day Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration range for a migraine headache?

4 hours to 3 days Signup and view all the answers

Which type of symptom occurs in about 25% of people before a migraine, involving reversible focal neurologic disruption?

Motor disturbances Signup and view all the answers

What is a common physiological trigger for migraines according to the text?

Hormonal fluctuations Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of premonitory signs before a migraine?

Euphoria is experienced by some individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage of caffeine for migraine sufferers?

15 doses per month Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in the mechanism of migraine formation?

Serotonin (5HT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a tension headache?

Bilateral location with pressing or tightening quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of 5HT Receptor Agonists (triptans) in the acute treatment of migraines?

Vasoconstriction of cerebral vessels Signup and view all the answers

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5HT activation results in inhibition of CGRP release, leading to vasoconstriction and inhibition of pain fibers. Signup and view all the answers

What should be limited to 2-3 times per week in abortive treatments for migraines?

Triptans (>10 doses per month) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of Migraine according to the text?

Processed meat consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding the sleep pattern for migraine management?

Going to bed and waking up at regular times each day Signup and view all the answers

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What is the second leading cause of disability?

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

What is a characteristic of Typical Aura?

What are the common noxious chemicals released in Migraine?

What is the prevalence ratio of migraines between females and males?

What is the primary characteristic of a tension headache?

What is the key factor that determines the frequency and severity of migraines?

Which type of headache is often associated with known causes such as head trauma or stroke?

What is the prevalence ratio of migraines between females and males?

What are the common symptoms used for diagnosing Migraine without Aura?

What is a possible cause of Migraine according to the text?

What is the impact of headaches on family relationships according to the text?

How many attacks are required for diagnosing Migraine with Aura?

Which type of aura is characterized by numbness and pins and needles in some people?

What percentage of people experience reversible focal neurologic disruption during a migraine?

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage of caffeine for migraine sufferers?

Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in the mechanism of migraine formation?

What is the main mechanism of action of 5HT Receptor Agonists (triptans) in the acute treatment of migraines?

What is the duration range for the headache associated with migraines?

How many individual aura symptoms need to occur in succession to meet the diagnostic criteria for Migraine with Aura?

What type of psychological symptom can occur as part of premonitory signs before a migraine?

What should be limited to 2-3 times per week in abortive treatments for migraines?

What is recommended regarding the sleep pattern for migraine management?

What is the duration range for a migraine headache?

Which type of symptom occurs in about 25% of people before a migraine, involving reversible focal neurologic disruption?

What is a common physiological trigger for migraines according to the text?

What is a characteristic of premonitory signs before a migraine?

What is the recommended maximum monthly dosage of caffeine for migraine sufferers?

Which neurotransmitter plays a key role in the mechanism of migraine formation?

What is the primary characteristic of a tension headache?

What is the main mechanism of action of 5HT Receptor Agonists (triptans) in the acute treatment of migraines?

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What should be limited to 2-3 times per week in abortive treatments for migraines?

What is a possible cause of Migraine according to the text?

What is recommended regarding the sleep pattern for migraine management?

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