International Headache Classification

The International Headache Classification (IHC) is a system of classifying headaches and other head-related pain disorders. It is widely used by healthcare professionals and researchers to diagnose, manage and study headache disorders. The IHC is an evidence-based classification system that helps to improve the diagnosis and management of headache disorders and to support clinical research studies. The IHC is regularly updated in order to reflect new research findings and evolving clinical practice. It is an important tool for providing a consistent and accurate diagnosis of headache disorders, and also assists in providing better quality care to headache sufferers.