Headache
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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)