Thursday, 19 November 2015

Cluster headache | AIPGDEE Guide

Which of the following is not found in cluster headache
a) occurs mainly in young man >50 years
b) site is unilateral in orbital region
c) intermittent episodes of pain of between 15 to 180 minutes duration on daily basis for several weeks interspersed with pain free periods of months
d) aura phase is common

Ans d
Sex. More common in males than females.
Age. Predominantly affects individuals under the age of 50 years.
Nature. An intense aching pain that disturbs sleep; attacks may occur at the same time each day.
Duration. Typically, there are intermittent pain of between 15 and 180 minutes' duration on a basis for several weeks, interspersed with pain-free periods months rather than days in duration.

Site. The pain is localised to one side of the face, typically affecting the cheek, orbit, forehead and temple.

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