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[Headache and psyche]

G S Barolin1

  • 1Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institut für Neuro-Rehabilitation und -Prophylaxe, Feldkirch.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Every headache has a psychogenic component, with a greater influence in chronic headaches than migraines. Understanding these factors is key for effective, targeted treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pain Medicine

Context:

  • Headaches are a common ailment with diverse etiologies.
  • Psychogenic factors play a significant, yet often underestimated, role in headache development.
  • Understanding the interplay between psychological and physiological mechanisms is crucial for effective headache management.

Purpose:

  • To explore the prevalence and impact of psychogenic components in various headache types.
  • To identify psychosomatic pathways and triggers contributing to headaches.
  • To advocate for a multifactorial approach in headache conceptualization and treatment.

Summary:

  • No headache is purely physical; all possess a psychogenic element.
  • Psychogenic factors are more prominent in continuous, undulating headaches than in migraines.

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  • Psychosomatic connections exist through vasomotor functions and the cervical spine.
  • Triggers include personal history and current life situations.
  • Depression, professional stress, and substance abuse modify headache presentation.
  • A multifactorial headache concept is essential for understanding psychogenic influences.
  • Multidimensional therapy targeting specific symptoms is recommended.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the universal role of psychogenic factors in all headaches.
    • Emphasizes the need for integrated treatment approaches addressing both physical and psychological aspects.
    • Promotes a shift towards personalized, multidimensional therapeutic strategies for improved patient outcomes.