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Flashcards in Headache Deck (5)
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Vascular

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include migraines and cluster headaches

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cluster headaches

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usually occur as a series of one-sided headache that are sudden, intense, and may continue for 15 minutes to 4 hours / symptoms include - nasal congestion, drooping eyelid, irritated or watery eye / more common in men than women

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migraines

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last several minutes to several days / characterized by intense or throbbing pain, photosensitivity, nausea, vomiting, and sweats / frequently unilateral and may be preceded by an aura / more common in women than men

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tension

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produces a dull, achy pain that feels like a forceful pressure is being applied to the neck and/or head

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organic

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3rd less common / occur due to tumors, infections (especially sinus infections), or other diseases of the brain, eye, or other body system