Short quiz

With this short quiz, you can find out which of these three types of headache you are likely to be affected by.

  • Do you experience nausea during headache attacks?

    Does physical activity such as climbing stairs or walking outside make your headache worse?

    Does your headache significantly impact your ability to carry out your usual activities?

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  • Does the headache have no effect on your appetite?

    Does physical activity such as climbing stairs or walking outside either have no effect or even provide some relief?

    Can you still carry out all your usual activities (work, leisure) despite the headache?

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  • Do you get headaches on 15 or more days per month?

    Are the headaches becoming increasingly frequent?

    Are you taking medication to treat your headaches on more than 10 days per month?

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  • Please answer the following questions

    Your headache has the typical characteristics of a migraine.

    This is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis by a doctor. Please see your doctor for a professional diagnosis.

    Learn more about migraine

    Your headache has the typical characteristics of a tension-type headache.

    This is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis by a doctor. Please see your doctor for a professional diagnosis.

    Learn more about tension-type headache

    Your headache has the typical characteristics of a medication-overuse headache.

    This is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis by a doctor. Please see your doctor for a professional diagnosis.

    Learn more about medication overuse headache

    Your headache does not have the typical characteristics of any of the 3 main headache types.

    If you have recurring headaches, you should see a doctor.

    More about the 3 most common headache types
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The three most common types of headache

Migraine

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Tension-type headache

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Medication overuse headache

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