Classification of headache disorders

Classification of headache disorders

1. primary

   • migraine
   • tension-type headache
   • cluster headache & other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
   • other
     • cough
     • exertional headache
   • cause
     • primary malfunction of neurones

2. secondary to

   • head &/or neck trauma
   • cranial or cervical vascular disorder
     • vascular malformation or intracranial haemorrhage
   • a substance or its withdrawal
     • alcohol, solvent or drug abuse
   • infection
     • meningitis
     • encephalitis
   • disorder of homeostasis
     • hypercapnia
     • hypertension
   • psychiatric disorder

3. cranial neuralgias, central & primary facial pain & other headaches

   • trigeminal and other cranial neuralgias & central causes of facial pain
   • other headaches