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What types of headaches are there?

The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3), categorizes primary headache disorders into four main types: migraine, tension-type headache (TTH), cluster headache, and other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs). These classifications help in the accurate diagnosis and management of headache disorders, facilitating targeted treatment approaches .

Migraine headache location

Migraine

Moderate to severe pulsating pain
Can be accompanied by nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia
Last from a few hours to several days
May include an aura with visual disturbances

Tension type headache location

Tension Type Headache

Most common type of headache
Bilateral, pressing or tightening pain of mild to moderate intensity
Often without nausea or the sensory sensitivity

Cluster headache location

Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia

Severe, unilateral headaches, often around the eye
Accompanying autonomic symptoms like lacrimation, nasal congestion, eyelid drooping

Facial pain, TMJ disorders and headache are interconnected, and finding the right diagnosis can be tricky without the appropriate training. While NJ TMJ and Facial Pain is not a headache clinic, Dr. Bijal Shah is trained to recognize and make the appropriate referral to the right physician who can help with your needs. Schedule your consult today!

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