Abstract
This chapter, other primary headaches, encompasses a group of headaches that are described as heterogeneous clinical disorders. Although these entities are not frequently seen in the setting of general consultation, it is relevant to know the most important aspects related to epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis and treatment.
One of the most relevant features of this group is that pathogenesis and suggested treatments are based in hypothetical descriptions and anecdotal reports therefore the International headache association aims to stimulate further investigations of these entities in order to get broader comprehension of this group.
We review recent important papers pertaining to hemicrania continua, hypnic headache, primary cough headache, primary headache related to sexual activity, primary exertional headache, primary stabbing headache, primary thunderclap headache and new daily persistent headache.
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