I-HUMAN CASE STUDY FOR A 26 YEARS OLD FEMALE WITH
MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE HEADACHES – WEEK #9 FOR
(CLASS 6512) WALDEN UNIVERSITY LATEST UPDATE WITH
CLEAR CLINICAL REASONING, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS,
DIAGNOSTICS, MANAGEMENT, PATIENT EDUCATION AND A
SOAP NOTE
,i-Human Case Study – Week #9 (2026)
Class 6512 – Walden University
Outpatient Clinic With Laboratory Capabilities
Patient: 26-Year-Old Female
Reason for Encounter: More Frequent, Severe Headaches
Case Summary:
A 26-year-old female presents to an outpatient clinic with complaints of
progressively frequent and severe headaches. This case focuses on
distinguishing primary headache disorders from secondary and potentially life-
threatening causes, identifying red-flag symptoms, performing a focused
neurologic assessment, and developing an evidence-based management plan.
Patient Demographics:
Age: 26 years
Sex: Female
Height: 5’4” (163 cm)
Weight: 135 lb (61 kg)
Case Mode: Learning mode
Case Location: Outpatient clinic with lab capabilities
Attempts Allowed: Multiple
, 2. Chief Complaint (CC)
“I’ve been getting headaches more often, and they’re much worse than before.”
3. History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is a 26-year-old female who reports a 6-month history of headaches,
with significant worsening over the past 4 weeks. She now experiences
headaches 3–4 times per week, compared to once monthly previously.
The headaches are described as unilateral, throbbing pain, most commonly on
the right temporal region, rated 8/10 in severity. Episodes last 4–12 hours and
are associated with photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, and occasional
vomiting. She reports that headaches are worsened by physical activity and
relieved partially by resting in a dark, quiet room.
She notes seeing flashing lights and zigzag lines approximately 20 minutes before
headache onset on several occasions. Over-the-counter ibuprofen provides minimal
relief.
She denies fever, neck stiffness, confusion, weakness, numbness, speech changes,
syncope, head trauma, or recent illness. No headaches wake her from sleep.
Triggers Identified
MORE FREQUENT AND SEVERE HEADACHES – WEEK #9 FOR
(CLASS 6512) WALDEN UNIVERSITY LATEST UPDATE WITH
CLEAR CLINICAL REASONING, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS,
DIAGNOSTICS, MANAGEMENT, PATIENT EDUCATION AND A
SOAP NOTE
,i-Human Case Study – Week #9 (2026)
Class 6512 – Walden University
Outpatient Clinic With Laboratory Capabilities
Patient: 26-Year-Old Female
Reason for Encounter: More Frequent, Severe Headaches
Case Summary:
A 26-year-old female presents to an outpatient clinic with complaints of
progressively frequent and severe headaches. This case focuses on
distinguishing primary headache disorders from secondary and potentially life-
threatening causes, identifying red-flag symptoms, performing a focused
neurologic assessment, and developing an evidence-based management plan.
Patient Demographics:
Age: 26 years
Sex: Female
Height: 5’4” (163 cm)
Weight: 135 lb (61 kg)
Case Mode: Learning mode
Case Location: Outpatient clinic with lab capabilities
Attempts Allowed: Multiple
, 2. Chief Complaint (CC)
“I’ve been getting headaches more often, and they’re much worse than before.”
3. History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is a 26-year-old female who reports a 6-month history of headaches,
with significant worsening over the past 4 weeks. She now experiences
headaches 3–4 times per week, compared to once monthly previously.
The headaches are described as unilateral, throbbing pain, most commonly on
the right temporal region, rated 8/10 in severity. Episodes last 4–12 hours and
are associated with photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, and occasional
vomiting. She reports that headaches are worsened by physical activity and
relieved partially by resting in a dark, quiet room.
She notes seeing flashing lights and zigzag lines approximately 20 minutes before
headache onset on several occasions. Over-the-counter ibuprofen provides minimal
relief.
She denies fever, neck stiffness, confusion, weakness, numbness, speech changes,
syncope, head trauma, or recent illness. No headaches wake her from sleep.
Triggers Identified
