Criteria for PDPH |
1 |
Headache that occurred after mobilization |
2 |
Aggravated by erect or sitting position and coughing, sneezing or straining |
3 |
Relieved by lying flat |
4 |
Mostly localized in occipital, frontal or generalized |
Criteria for Severity of PDPH |
No pain |
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Mild |
No limitation of activity and no treatment required |
Moderate |
limited activity and regular analgesics required |
Severe |
confined to bed, anorexic and unable to feed the baby |