Abstract
Headache is one of humanity's most common afflictions. Estimates are that one person in three experiences severe headaches at some stage of life. Most people with a mild recurrent or isolated headache do not consult a physician, and therefore the true prevalence is unknown. The lifetime prevalence for any type of headache as estimated from population-based studies is more than 90% for men and 95% for women. This chapter initiates by discussing basic head pain perception mechanisms and the current headache classification system. This is followed by a review of secondary headaches, primary headaches, and finally craniocervical neuralgias and other related syndromes neurologists should be familiar with.
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