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Headache attributed to non-vascular intracranial disorder
- HaNDL: a rare form of secondary headache associated with transient neurological deficits like hemiparesis (paralysis of one side), hemisensory disturbance, aphasia (inability to speak).
- Chiari Malformation 1: the part of the skull containing the cerebellum is not fully formed, causing pressure on the brain. It is associated with brief headache episodes (< 5 minutes), pain in the occipital region, and sensory loss, sudden weakness, neck pain, vertigo, loss of consciousness and sleep apnea (caused by neural dysfunction).
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Sinus Headache
A 65-year-old patient reports a new, severe headache that began suddenly this morning. They also mention experiencing a stiff neck, a high fever, and confusion. Based on this combination of symptoms, what is the most likely characteristic of this patient's headache?
A person who rarely gets headaches experiences a sudden, severe headache accompanied by a high fever and a stiff neck. Which of the following statements best explains the nature of this headache?