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The most recognised classification for headache is from the [ | The most recognised classification for headache is from the [[www.ihs-headache.org/|International Headache Society]]. The [http://ihs-classification.org/en/02_klassifikation/ 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:<br> | ||
==== Primary Headaches<br> ==== | ==== Primary Headaches<br> ==== | ||
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==== Secondary Headaches ==== | ==== Secondary Headaches ==== | ||
*Headache attributed to head and/or neck trauma - [[ | *Headache attributed to head and/or neck trauma - [[Cervicogenic Headache|Cervicogenic Headaches]] | ||
*Headache attributed to cranial or cervical vascular disorder | *Headache attributed to cranial or cervical vascular disorder | ||
*Headache attributed to non-vascular intracranial disorder | *Headache attributed to non-vascular intracranial disorder |
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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 - Cervicogenic Headaches
- 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]
add text here relating to key evidence with regards to any of the above headings
Resources
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The International Headache Classification (ICHD-2)
WHO Factsheet on Headache Disorders
Epidemiology and Impact of Headache and Migraine