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Diagnosing the severe headache

D J Dalessio1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, CA 92037.

Neurology
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Accurate headache diagnosis relies on patient history, including pain details and neurological signs. The International Headache Society offers a classification system for primary and secondary headache disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Diagnostic Medicine

Background:

  • Headache diagnosis requires careful evaluation of patient history.
  • Key factors include pain characteristics, onset, location, and associated symptoms.
  • Neurologic dysfunction signs are critical for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of comprehensive patient history in headache diagnosis.
  • To introduce the International Headache Society's classification system.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic considerations for headache.
  • Explanation of the International Headache Society's classification system.

Main Results:

  • Patient history elements (age, pain details, symptoms) are vital for diagnosis.

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  • The International Headache Society classifies headaches into primary and secondary types.

    • Conclusions:

    • A systematic approach using patient history and classification aids accurate headache diagnosis.
    • Understanding primary (migraine, tension-type, cluster) and secondary headache disorders is essential.