What type of headache do I have quiz

Quiz results: What type of headache do I have?

This quiz evaluates the frequency, nature, and accompanying symptoms of your headaches to help identify their potential type. Understanding these aspects can guide you towards more effective management and treatment.

How often do you get headaches?

• More than once a week: 44.03% experience frequent headaches, which may indicate chronic headache disorders.
• Less frequent categories: Other groups have headaches once a week (17.16%), once or twice a month (20.15%), every couple of months (8.96%), or rarely (9.7%).

Do you feel a throbbing and pulsing pain in one part of your head?

• Throbbing/Pulsing Pain: 66.41% report this symptom, commonly associated with migraines.
• No throbbing/pulsing: 33.59% do not experience throbbing pain, possibly indicating tension-type headaches or other forms.

Are you feeling dizzy?

• Feeling dizzy: 32.82% experience dizziness, which can accompany migraines or cluster headaches.
• No dizziness: 67.18% do not have this symptom, which may be less indicative of a migraine diagnosis.

Do you have any other symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, red eyes, itchy skin?

• Additional symptoms: 33.33% have these symptoms, potentially pointing towards cluster headaches or sinus-related issues.
• No additional symptoms: 66.67% do not report these, which might exclude sinus-related headaches.

Can you feel any pressure on your forehead or nose bridge?

• Pressure sensation: 55.81% experience pressure in these areas, often linked to sinus headaches.
• No pressure: 44.19% do not feel this way, indicating other headache types such as tension or migraine.

Do you have difficulties sitting still when you experience a headache?

• Difficulty being still: 27.69% report restlessness, often associated with cluster headaches.
• No difficulty: 72.31% remain still, more typical of migraines or tension headaches.

Can you feel a piercing or burning sensation behind one eye?

• Piercing/Burning sensation: 35.66% experience these symptoms, which align with cluster headaches.
• No sensation: 64.34% do not experience this, possibly suggesting a migraine or tension-type headache.

Sources used for this quiz:
Healthline.com
WebMD.com
National Headache Institute