| How the headache presents... |
The possible diagnosis |
| On waking |
Tension headache; Allergy; Sinusitis; Neck pain;
TMJ syndrome |
| In jaws or both temples |
TMJ
syndrome; Tension headaches |
| Each morning or evening, after long periods of
sedentary work, or with sore neck and shoulders |
Tension headaches; Neck Pain |
| On one side of the head |
Migraine; Cluster headaches |
| With floating light spots and nausea |
Migraine |
| After a blow to the head |
Head injury, brain haemorrhage, concussion |
| After exposure to chemicals |
Chemical reaction |
| With fever, runny nose or sore throat |
Flu; Sore throat; Colds |
| With fever, stiff neck, nausea |
Meningitis or Encephalitis |
| With runny nose and eyes, sneezing, |
Allergy |
| With fever and pain in cheeks or above eyes |
Sinusitis |
| When you drink less coffee or coke than usual |
Caffeine-withdrawal headaches |
| After a stressful period |
Tension headaches |
| At the same point in your menstrual cycle |
Premenstrual syndrome |
| With new medication |
Drug allergy or side-effect |
| With severe eye pain |
Glaucoma |
| With eyes extremely sensitive to light and
a fever |
Measles |
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