Post-traumatic Headache

Headaches are a common symptom following traumatic head injury. Post-traumatic headaches often resolve in the first few months after injury, but chronic headaches may persist for years in some cases. The characteristics of post-traumatic headaches are heterogeneous and frequently resemble primary headache disorders. Classifying the phenotype of post-traumatic headache helps guide treatment. A comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approach is required to successfully address the headaches as well the comorbid conditions that can perpetuate the headache syndrome. A combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions may be necessary to achieve a favorable outcome.