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EIII HEENT Headaches N. 314/315

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character of headache
Onset & precipitating factors
Location
D uration & Severity
Pattern
Associated Factors
Kind of headache
Neurologic & mental symptoms Nausea & vomiting may develop   prodromal stage, agrivated by coughing, sneezing sudden head movements   varies w/ tumor location   duration = morning last several hours Severity= Aching, steady, variable in intensity   Headache subsides later in the day   N?A   Tumor Related  
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Symptoms of anxiety, tension depression   no prodromal stage, may occur w/ stress anxiety depresssion   frontal, temporal, or occipital region   Duration = days, months , years, Severity = Dull aching, tight, diffuse   Sympontomatic relief may be obtained by locval heat, massage, analgesics, antidepressants and muscle relaxants   _______headaches affect women more than men   Tension  
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May b accompanied by tearing eyelid drooping, reddened eye or runny nose   Sudden onset may b percipitated by ingesting alcohol   Localized in the eye and orbit and radiating to the facial and temporal regions   Duration = Late evening or night Severity = Intense & stabbing   Movement or walking back & forth may relieve discomfort   _______headaches occur more in young males   Cluster  
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Accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity 2 noise or light   May have prodromal stage= visual disturbance, vertigo, tinnitus, numbness or tingling of fingers or toes Percipitated by emotional disturbances=anxiety or Ingestion of alcohol, cheese, chocolate, other foods client is sensative 2   eyes temples cheeks or forehead   DuraTION = LASTS UP TO 3 DAYS Severity= Throbbing, severe, recurring   Rest may bring relief   ________ occur more often in women   Migraine  
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