Symptom

Headache

Pain or discomfort localized to the cranial vault, presenting as acute, recurrent, or chronic cephalalgia with variable intensity, duration, and quality.

Causes

  • Primary causes

    • Migraine disorders

    • Tension-type headaches

    • Cluster headaches

    • Intracranial pathology (tumor, hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure)

    • Vascular disorders: Giant cell arteritis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, aneurysm, dissection

    • Neurological disorders: Trigeminal neuralgia, post-traumatic headache

  • Environmental and lifestyle triggers

    • Stress

    • Dehydration

    • Skipping meals

    • Caffeine withdrawal or excessive caffeine intake

    • Red wine

    • Processed meats

    • Sleep deprivation

    • Oversleeping

    • Sleep apnea

    • Bright sunlight

    • Strong perfumes

    • Loud noises

  • Infectious and inflammatory causes

    • Common cold

    • Influenza

    • Sinusitis

  • Medication overuse headache

  • Uncorrected vision: Myopia and astigmatism

  • Temporomandibular joint disorders

  • Cervical muscle tension and related musculoskeletal strain

  • Hormonal and physiological causes

    • Menstrual cycle-related hormonal changes

    • Pregnancy

    • Menopause

Also known as: Cephalalgia, Megrim

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.