Quiz – All In Your Head

Headaches—we all get them.  But the type of headache we suffer from may vary greatly. Learn more by taking our quiz. We promise it won’t be a headache to find the answers:

1. All of the following can be the source of a headache EXCEPT:

A. The nerves in the scalp
B. Muscles of the neck and shoulders
C. Brain tissue
D. Certain nerves in the face
E. Blood vessels along the surface of the brain

2. What type of headache may also have nausea and vomiting as symptoms?

A. Migraine headaches, which also have visual symptoms such as sensitivity to light
B. Tension headaches, often caused by stress
C. Cluster headaches, which occur in a series   

3. A symptom that indicates a more serious headache is:

A. Vomiting without nausea
B. Sudden onset of extreme pain
C. Seizures
D. All of the above

4. Medication is the only consistent option for adequate headache management.

A. True
B. False

Answers:

1.  C. Brain tissue. The tissue itself doesn’t have pain-sensitive nerve fibers.

2.  A. Migraine headaches.

3. D. All of the above.  Other more serious headache symptoms include weakness in the arms or changes in vision.

4. B. False. Individualized treatment could include methods such as exercise, stress management,   avoiding food triggers, or getting enough rest.

Source: Krames Health Library at www.sjchs.org