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The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) is a detailed hierarchical classification of all headache-related disorders published by the International Headache Society. [1] It is considered the official classification of headaches by the World Health Organization , and, in 1992, was incorporated into the 10th edition of their ...
Tension headache, stress headache, or tension-type headache (TTH), is the most common type of primary headache. The pain usually radiates from the lower back of the head, the neck, the eyes, or other muscle groups in the body typically affecting both sides of the head. Tension-type headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches.
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with cranial autonomic symptoms (SUNA) Long-lasting autonomic symptoms with hemicrania (LASH) TACs can be differentiated by the length and frequency of recurrence of the headaches. [3]
Under the category of headache attributed to a substance or its withdrawal, the ICHD specifies the diagnostic criteria for oestrogen-withdrawal headache (8.4.3, G44.83 and Y42.4), and suggests that both that diagnosis and one of the menstrual migraine diagnoses be used in case of migraines related to oestrogen withdrawal occurring mainly at ...
Mixed tension migraines are classified as primary headaches and can be either episodic and chronic, or daily. Mixed tension migraines are commonly managed by medication and avoiding activities which may trigger the headaches. This migraine usually lasts between 4 and 72 hours and the level of pain can vary significantly.
The most common symptom, in over 95% of cases, is a sudden-onset headache located behind the eyes or around the temples. It is often associated with nausea and vomiting . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Occasionally, the presence of blood leads to irritation of the lining of the brain , which may cause neck rigidity and intolerance to bright light, as well ...
Cluster headache affects about 0.1% of the general population at some point in their life. [5] Males are affected about four times more often than females. [5] The condition usually starts between the ages of 20 and 50 years, although it can occur at any age. [1] About one in five of adults reports the onset of cluster headache between 10 and ...
For diagnosis of hypnic headache syndrome, headaches should occur at least 15 times per month for at least one month. Included in the differential diagnosis of a new onset nighttime headaches in the elderly is drug withdrawal, temporal arteritis, Sleep apnea, oxygen desaturation, pheochromocytoma, intracranial causes, primary and secondary neoplasms, communicating hydrocephalus, subdural ...