Everything you need to know about diagnosing and treating the most common pain condition in the world

The chief complaint of headache accounts for up to 19 percent of outpatient neurology office visits and is among the top three chief complaints presenting in the emergency rooms and leading to neurological consultation.

From a world-renowned clinician on the subject, Headache and Facial Pain Medicine provides expert coverage of any type of headache readers are likely to encounter. Migraine, tension, and cluster headaches the most common of all headaches receive highly detailed discussions, while the many, generally secondary headaches, are covered more briefly. Practitioners and residents will find important information about conducting a physical exam, determining between primary and secondary headaches, diagnostic imaging and lab studies, and the anatomy and physiology of head pain.

With more than 60 chapters, this comprehensive guide covers virtually every type of head and facial pain, including:

Migraines
Cluster headaches
Tension headaches
Hemicrania
Daily headaches
Exertional headaches
Hypnic headaches
Headaches associated with sexual activity
Stabbing headaches
Posttraumatic headache
Headache associated with stroke
Facial pain
Headaches and sleep
Eye-disease headaches
Neuralgia
Headaches during pregnancy
Headache and racial/ethnic disparities