4.6.3 Probable external-pressure headacheHartmut Gobel2018-01-30T14:39:06+00:00

Diagnostic criteria:

1. Either of the following:
   1. a single episode of headache fulfilling criteria B-D
   2. at least two episodes of headache fulfilling criterion B and either but not both of criteria C and D
2. Brought on by and occurring only during sustained external compression of or traction on the forehead and/or scalp
3. Maximal at the compression or traction site
4. Resolving within 1 hour after compression or traction is relieved
5. Not fulfilling ICHD-3 criteria for any other headache disorder
6. Not better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis.

Comment:

Codable subforms are 4.6.3.1 Probable external-compression headache and 4.6.3.2 Probable external-traction headache.