About Secondary Headaches
A secondary headache is a headache caused by an underlying medical condition affecting the head, neck or shoulders. Secondary headaches can be attributed to anything from a toothache to glaucoma.
In order to appropriately diagnose a secondary headache, a patient will begin with a complete diagnostic work-up to rule out a primary headache cause.
Listed below are some of the most commonly seen secondary headache types at Advanced Headache Center.
Common Types of Secondary Headaches:
Trigeminal neuralgia
Medication overuse headaches
Sinus headaches
Post concussion syndromes
Spinal headaches
Thunderclap headaches
If you experience headaches and do not know the cause of it, it is important to consult with a headache specialist to determine the cause of your headache pain.