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In these lists, headache can be anything from mildly irritating to acutely life-threatening. It is one of the most common presentations in [[primary care]]; differentiating between | In these lists, headache can be anything from mildly irritating to acutely life-threatening. It is one of the most common presentations in [[primary care]]; differentiating between | ||
=== | ===Acute=== | ||
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The '''most serious''' causes of an acute headache are | |||
*[[Meningitis]] | *[[Meningitis]] | ||
*[[Subarachnoid haemorrhage]] | *[[Subarachnoid haemorrhage]] | ||
=== | ===Progressive=== | ||
===Chronic=== | ===Chronic=== | ||
===Episodic=== | ===Episodic=== |
Revision as of 18:15, 27 February 2009
In these lists, headache can be anything from mildly irritating to acutely life-threatening. It is one of the most common presentations in primary care; differentiating between
Acute
The most serious causes of an acute headache are