When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing.
Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same meaning or takes more than a few words.
Some of you have expressed an interest in learning more of the medical terminology that comes up when discussing Migraine disease and other headache disorders. So, I'll be posting a "term of the day," probably a couple of times a week. If there are terms you'd like to have defined, please leave a comment to let me know what it is.
Today's term: Secondary Headache Disorder.
Secondary Headache Disorder: headache caused by another illness or disorder.
Cervicogenic headache is an example of a Secondary Headache Disorder.
You can read more about the Secondary Headache Disorder cervicogenic headache:
For more terms, see our Migraine and Headache Glossary.
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Medical review by John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD.
© Teri Robert and J.C. Krusz, 2010.
Last updated August 21, 2010.
