History taking -- Headache.
Introduction:
When did the headache start? How did it start? Was it sudden?
Where is the headache? Type?
P/h of migraine and headaches?
Is the headache getting better or worse? diurnal variation?
Any vomiting, fever, coughs and cold?
H/o visual flashes, blurring of vision?
Stiffness of the neck and rashes?
H/o ear infections? sinusitis and toothache?
H/o Trauma? H/o recent infections like meningitis?
Occupational history? Stress?
Medication? smoking? Drugs?
F/h of migraine, ICSOL and brain tumours?
H/o HTN?
DD: - intra cerebral bleeding (subarachnoid bleeding), Migraine, tension headache, trauma, infections.