Patient with a headache Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main differentials of a patient with concerning headache features?
A
- Meningitis
- Space occupying lesion
- Hydrocephalus
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
- Temporal arteritis
1
Q
Why is a headache triggered or aggravated by coughing, sneezing or bending down concerning?
A
Indicative of raised intracranial pressure
Could be due to a space occupying lesion
