13th August 2024

A 32-year-old man presents to his GP after experiencing his seventh episode of severe headache

A 32-year-old man presents to his GP after experiencing his seventh episode of severe headache in the last year. He had been diagnosed with-tension type headaches in the past however he has become concerned as he has noticed that 30 minutes before his headache starts he sees flashing lights in his vision which then disappear.. The headaches last for a few hours and are so severe they make him feel nauseous. On assessment, a full cranial nerve exam is currently normal.

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