A patient reports experiencing a headache of high intensity accompanied by feelings of nausea and sensitivity to light.
Headaches can have various underlying causes, ranging from benign to serious. Nausea and photophobia are common accompanying symptoms that can suggest migraine, meningitis, or other conditions.
"Patient complains of severe headache with nausea and photophobia, onset sudden approximately 2 hours prior to arrival."
Used to document the patient's primary reason for seeking medical attention, typically in the initial part of a clinical encounter.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation