headache

headache

definition

pain in the region of head or neck

cause

disturbance of the pain-sensitive structures around the brain

pathophysiology

irritation of the meninges and blood vessels

diagnosis

Tension

New daily persistent

Cluster

Migraine

types

Primary

benign, recurrent

not caused by underlying disease

not dangerous

For example, migraine

secondary

caused by an underlying disease

can be harmless or dangerous

for example,meningitis

managment

lifestyle changes

medications

beta blockers

antidepressants

anticonvulsants

NSAIDS