headaches

Question 1

Vascular (migraine)

Define

Answer 1

Spasms of the vessels followed by vasodilation and chemical changes that transmit nervous impulses in the brain
* Can also be cuased by hypertension typically reaching a diastolic of 120 or greater

Question 2

Cluster

Define

Answer 2

• Headaches that occur repetitvely, in clusters
• similar to migraines

Question 3

Tension

Define

How is the pain described?

Answer 3

• Caused by sontractions of the muscles of the neck and scalp
• Radiating pain from head to neck to sholders
• pain is described as “tight” or like a vise

Question 4

Organic, traction, Inflammatory

Define

Answer 4

• Not simple headaches but they are a symptom of another condition like…
• tumors
• Infection
• stroke
• Inflammatory disorders within the cranium like a hemorrhage or meningitis