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== Classification  ==
== Classification  ==

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Classification[edit | edit source]

The most recognised classification for headache is from the International Headache Society.  The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) is an in-depth hierarchical classification of headaches containing explicit diagnostic criteria for headache disorders. They classify headaches into primary, secondary, cranial neuralgias and primary facial pain as outlined below:

Primary Headaches
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Secondary Headaches[edit | edit source]

  • Headache attributed to head and/or neck trauma
  • Headache attributed to cranial or cervical vascular disorder
  • Headache attributed to non-vascular intracranial disorder
  • Headache attributed to a substance or its withdrawal
  • Headache attributed to infection
  • Headache attributed to disorder of homoeostasis
  • Headache or facial pain attributed to disorder of cranium, neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, teeth, mouth or other facial or cranial structures
  • Headache attributed to psychiatric disorder

Cranial Neuralgias Central and Primary Facial Pain and Other Headaches[edit | edit source]

  • Cranial neuralgias and central causes of facial pain
  • Other headache, cranial neuralgia, central or primary facial pain

Key Evidence[edit | edit source]

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Resources
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The International Headache Classification (ICHD-2)

Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]