This book is a comprehensive guide to the management of headaches.

Divided into five sections, chapters are presented in a question and answer format.

The book begins with an overview of headaches, explaining classification, diagnostic testing and pathophysiology.

The following sections cover primary headaches (migraine, tension-related) and secondary headaches (post trauma, vascular-related, infections).

The final sections discuss headaches in specific patient groups such as children, the elderly, women, and in pregnancy; and complementary and alternative therapies.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to management of headaches
• Covers both primary and secondary headaches, and specific patient groups
• Includes section on complementary and alternative therapies
• Highly experienced, internationally recognised editor and author team