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Headache (General)

Overview and assessment of headaches.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
NeurologyGeneral Practice
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Clinical Guidelines

Adult Headache Primary Care Pathway
National
CKS: Headache - diagnosis
National
NICE Guideline: Headaches in Over 12s Diagnosis and Management
National
Cigna Head Imaging Guidelines - V2.0.2024
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline for Headache Disorders 2021
Local
EviCore Head Imaging Guidelines - V1.0.2025
Local
International Headache Society global practice recommendations for the acute pharmacological treatment of migraine
Local
Japanese Headache Society Clinical Practice Guideline 2013
Local