Understanding Primary Headache: 'Migraine' Definition and Diagnostic Criteria

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What is the diagnostic criteria for chronic migraine according to the ICHD-3?

≥5 headaches/month for two months, of which at least four days have features of migraine

≥10 headaches/month for three months

≥20 headaches/month for one month

≥15 headaches/month for three months, of which at least eight days have features of migraine (correct)

Which organization ranked migraine as the second leading cause of disability?

World Health Organization (correct)

National Institutes of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

World Bank

How many patients with episodic migraine progress to chronic migraine every year?

10%

1%

2.5% (correct)

5%

Which of the following is not a key modifiable risk factor for migraine?

Gender Signup and view all the answers

How many aura symptoms need to occur for a diagnosis of Migraine with aura according to ICHD-3 criteria?

At least two Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration for each individual aura symptom according to ICHD-3 criteria for Migraine with aura?

>5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates tension-type headache (TTH) from cervicogenic headache (CGH)?

TTH is not aggravated by routine physical activity, while CGH is aggravated by neck movements. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of migraines, which of the following statements accurately describes the aura phenomenon?

Aura is a fully reversible visual, sensory, speech, or motor symptom lasting from 5 to 60 minutes before the headache phase. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a similarity between tension-type headache (TTH) and cervicogenic headache (CGH)?

Both TTH and CGH may present with autonomic symptoms like nausea and vomiting in chronic cases. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes a differential feature between tension-type headache (TTH) and cervicogenic headache (CGH)?

TTH is not associated with autonomic symptoms like nausea and vomiting, while CGH is associated with these symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the duration and frequency of tension-type headache (TTH) attacks?

TTH attacks last for 30 minutes to 7 days and can occur with a frequency ranging from less than 1 day per month to more than 15 days per month. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a similarity between migraine and cervicogenic headache (CGH)?

Both migraine and CGH are aggravated by neck movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that differentiates migraine from chronic tension-type headache (CGH)?

Migraine is pulsating in quality while CGH is pressing or tightening. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the frequency of headache attacks between infrequent episodic tension-type headache (TTH) and chronic TTH?

Infrequent episodic TTH occurs on 1-14 days per month, while chronic TTH occurs on 15 or more days per month. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom shared between migraine and chronic tension-type headache (CGH) according to the text?

Presence of nausea and/or vomiting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the duration of headache attacks between infrequent episodic tension-type headache (TTH) and chronic TTH?

Infrequent episodic TTH lasts from 30 minutes to 7 days, while chronic TTH lasts hours to days or is unremitting. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic that is common to both migraine and chronic tension-type headache (CGH)?

Females are affected more than males. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the presence of autonomic symptoms between migraine and chronic tension-type headache (CGH)?

Migraine is accompanied by autonomic symptoms, while CGH is not. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the quality of the headache pain between migraine and chronic tension-type headache (CGH)?

Migraine headache is described as pulsating, while CGH headache is pressing or tightening. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of chronic tension-type headache (CGH) that differentiates it from migraine?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key similarity between migraine and chronic tension-type headache (CGH)?

Both may present with autonomic symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the intensity of the headache pain between infrequent episodic tension-type headache (TTH) and chronic TTH?

Infrequent episodic TTH is mild to moderate in intensity, while chronic TTH is severe. Signup and view all the answers