Table 3.
Headache Characteristics of Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension With (IIHWP) and Without Papilledema (IIHWOP)
| Characteristic | IIHWOP (n = 20) (%) | IIHWP (n = 20) (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unilateral | 8 (40) | 9 (45) | .739 |
| Bilateral | 12 (60) | 11 (55) | .739 |
| Quality: pulsating | 15 (75) | 15 (75) | 1.000 |
| Pressure/ache | 5 (25) | 5 (25) | 1.000 |
| Frequency: daily | 12 (60) | 12 (65) | .706 |
| Duration: constant | 10 (50) | 14 (70) | .206 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 13 (65) | 11 (60) | .739 |
| Photo/phonophobia | 14 (70) | 11 (55) | .366 |
| Auras reported | 11 (55) | 4 (20) | .035 |
| Vertigo/dizziness | 15 (75) | 11 (55) | .206 |
| Neck stiffness | 1 (5) | 3 (15) | .157 |
| Worse on awakening | 8 (40) | 3 (15) | .059 |