previous_patient_section – World Headache Society

Why you should stay informed about headaches:

Headaches cause physical, psychological and societal burdens.
Migraine headaches are the first cause of disability under 50s.
Only a minority of patients receive adequate medical attention regarding their headaches
Treatment options have expanded, and non pharmacological options are gaining popularity

People with migraine or tension headaches are professionally diagnosed

1 %

Patients seeking professional help for their headaches were satisfied

1 %

Headaches are life threatening

1 %

Headaches diagnosed as primary headaches are unspecified

1 %

Cervicogenic headaches originate from diseases of the spine or the surounding joints.

All the following primary headaches can also be a manifestation of secondary headaches

A sudden severe facial pain with electric shock-like, stabbing quality that lasts from a fraction of seconds to minutes.