Headache
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Classification[edit | edit source]
The most recognised classification for headache is from the International Headache Society[1]. The 3rd edition of 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, Painful cranial neuropathies, other facial pain and other headaches outlined below:
Primary Headaches[1][edit | edit source]
- Migraine
- Tension-type headache
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
- Other primary headache disorders
Secondary Headaches[1][edit | edit source]
- Headache attributed to trauma or injury to the head and/or neck
- Headache attributed to cranial and/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 the cranium, neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, teeth, mouth or other facial or cranial structure
- Headache attributed to psychiatric disorder
Painful Cranial Neuropathies, Other Facial Pain and Other Headaches[1][edit | edit source]
- Painful lesions of the cranial nerves and other facial pain
- Other headache disorders
Resources[edit | edit source]
The International Headache Classification (ICHD-2)
WHO Factsheet on Headache Disorders
AHS Guidelines and Position Statements
