A sudden onset severe headache could indicate what?
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Which scan is done for subarachnoid haemorrhage?
CT scan
Tenderness of the forehead / temporal region and headache could indicate what condition?
Temporal arteritis
Which condition is commonly seen alongside temporal arteritis?
Polymyalgia rheumatica
What is the treatment for temporal arteritis?
Prednisolone 60-80mg daily
Are tension headaches unilateral or bilateral?
Bilateral
Are migraines unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
How long does trigeminal neuralgia pain usually last?
5 - 30 seconds
What should be checked for in trigeminal neuralgia?
Dental disease
List 4 medications which can be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia.
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Botulinum toxin
Which scan should be done if trigeminal neuralgia starts before the age of 50?
MRI scan
List 3 surgeries which can be done for trigeminal neuralgia.
Microvascular decompression
Stereotactic radiosurgery of nerve root
Partial rhizotomy
Which 2 medications are used to treat idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Acetazolamide
Topiramate
Which surgery can be done for idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
What is the definition of a medication overuse headache?
Headache occurring on ≥ 15 days per month from headache medication, for more than 3 months
List 2 drug classes which commonly cause medication overuse headaches.
Triptans
Opioids
Are cluster headaches unilateral or bilateral?
Unilateral
List 2 abortive medications for cluster headaches.
List 2 shortening medications for cluster headaches.
List 3 preventative treatments for cluster headaches.
Sumatriptan
100% oxygen
Steroids
Verapamil
Verapamil
Lithium
Vagus nerve stimulation
