Table 3.

List of Signs & Symptoms of Secondary Headache

Abrupt onset or first experience of intense head pain, especially in adults > 35 years old ○First or worst’ headache -Progressive worsening of head pain, especially over a short period of time such as hours to days -Presence or absence of typical migraine-provoking factors -Presence or absence of abnormal neurological or other physical finding or symptoms ○ Stiff neck, papilledema, neurologic deficits, fever, changes in level of consciousness of mental function -Refractoriness to appropriate interventions