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There are up to 200 different types of headaches recognised by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (IHCD-3).
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Accurate diagnosis of headache with a qualified professional is important as headaches can be a sign of a more serious issue, and not all headaches respond to the same treatment
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Some of the headaches we see in practice are:​
Migraine comes in many shapes and sizes - some people have pain or pain with a sensory aura, some will experience only an aura whilst others may have dizziness/vertigo or weakness during an episode. Migraine is associated with light/sound sensitivity and nausea/vomiting.
Cervicogenic headaches normally start in the neck and travel up around the ear to the temple or face. Normally associated with painful muscles or joints in the neck, these headaches are one-sided and are often reoccurring until the problem is resolved.
Tension headaches are usually felt on both sides of the forehead, scalp or temples and have a tight, constricting quality. Associated with sustained postures, stress and overuse of muscles around the face and jaw, these headaches can last hours to days.
Occipital Neuralgia
Also called 'C2 neuralgia' this headache is characterised by recurrent headaches at the base of the skull that radiate up into the head. Described as shooting, stabbing or electric shocks, the symptoms are related to compression of nerves coming out of the neck.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden episodes of stabbing or shocking pain in the facial region that occurs multiple times a day. Between attacks, there is often residual throbbing or burning in the area. Trigeminal neuralgia is usually one-sided.
Post-traumatic Headache
Post-traumatic headaches present differently in each case and are categorised as either acute or chronic. These headaches can occur after traumatic brain injury or concussion, and are particularly common in military personnel.
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Cluster Headache
Very painful headache with extreme stabbing pain behind one eye. Differentiated from other headaches by the presence of specific autonomic symptoms such as sweating, redness, swelling, weeping or a runny nose on the affected side.
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Hormonal Headache
Changes in hormone levels (usually a drop in estrogen) can trigger a headache or migraine. Most often, this occurs just before menstruation but it can also come on during or after. These headaches may become more severe during perimenopause.
Sinus
Headache
Sinus headaches can feel like pressure around the eyes, cheeks and forehead. Throbbing often occurs, and pain is usually worse with head movements, bending forward, or coughing. Nausea and vomiting are not normally present, and would indicate a migraine instead.
