Common Primary Headaches – Diagnosis and Classification

[Italian Language with English CC/Subtitles]

Dr. Vigneri provides insights into primary headaches, detailing their diagnosis and management. He emphasizes the importance of differentiating primary headaches from secondary, potentially life-threatening forms. The diagnosis primarily relies on patient history and neurological examination, supplemented by neuroimaging. Russo highlights migraine as a common primary headache, describing its complex pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria. He also addresses tension-type headaches and cluster headaches, detailing their characteristics and diagnostic criteria. Lastly, he touches on trigeminal neuralgia, a unique pain type involving the trigeminal nerve. Russo underscores the clinical approach and the role of neuroimaging in exclusion of secondary causes.

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