{"id":3470,"date":"2023-05-31T11:20:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T09:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/diagnostics\/head\/"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:25:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T12:25:35","slug":"head","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/diagnostics\/head\/","title":{"rendered":"Head"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7345e80c\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-anchor-placement=\"top-bottom\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-b3142930\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1a0e92c2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a0e92c2\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aab08a47\" id=\"txt\">\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62afecc9826459229f4df08f67c0549b\">There are many causes of headaches. A distinction is made between primary headaches, i.e. those without an underlying illness, and secondary headaches as a result of an illness. With the help of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and in some cases, alternatively, computer tomography (CT), many causes of headaches can be detected directly. In the following table, these are marked with &#8220;MRI!&#8221; or &#8220;CT!&#8221; if the MRI or CT is essential for the diagnosis. Imaging with MRI and\/or CT also provides valuable information in many other cases; these are marked with &#8220;MRI&#8221; or &#8220;CT&#8221;. Only if the cause is found can targeted therapy be carried out and provide effective relief. And avoid overlooking dangerous causes &#8211; however rare they may be!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-445df368\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-445df368\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db34a62d\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b4669d4 gb-headline-text\">Our recommendation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-main-turq-hover-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9e548091d779f49eb2bfb5a6e9ad5e0\">A CT scan of the head is ideal for the rapid assessment of acute injuries and bleeding, while MRI provides detailed images of soft tissue and brain structures.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55007258\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-anchor-placement=\"top-bottom\"><\/div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2ef483b4\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-anchor-placement=\"top-bottom\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e949bbfc\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a2e727f4\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2e727f4\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-123d1b21\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-123d1b21 content-list\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85fa9384\" id=\"txt\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b6780ca gb-headline-text\">Primary, idiopathic headache without underlying disease:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Spannungskopfschmerz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tension headache<\/a> &#8211; MRI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Migr%25C3%25A4ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Migraine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Cluster-Kopfschmerz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cluster headache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed and other, rarer primary forms  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b12f2174\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-anchor-placement=\"top-bottom\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-55302372\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-723db6c0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-723db6c0\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-11f053a2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-11f053a2 content-list\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bca467b9\" id=\"txt\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ffa34225 gb-headline-text\">Secondary headaches:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injuries to the head and\/or cervical spine &#8211; <strong>MRI\/CT!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vascular disorders in the head or neck area such as stroke and cerebral venous thrombosis &#8211; <strong>MRI\/CT!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain tumors &#8211; <strong>MRI!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Condition after lumbar puncture with cerebrospinal fluid leak &#8211; <strong>MRI!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Medikamentinduzierter%2520Kopfschmerz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drug-induced headache<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Rausch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intoxicants<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Genussmittel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stimulants<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Cocain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cocaine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Alkohol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alcohol<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Cannabis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cannabis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headache as an adverse effect of medication, e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Nitrate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nitrates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Phosphodiesterase-5-Hemmer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Calciumkanalblocker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calcium channel blockers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Orale%2520Kontrazeptiva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oral contraceptives<\/a> (hormonal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Empf%25C3%25A4ngnisverh%25C3%25BCtung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contraception<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After withdrawal from a substance, e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Coffeinentzugskopfschmerz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caffeine withdrawal head<\/a>ache, opioid withdrawal headache, estrogen withdrawal headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food-induced headache, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Histaminintoleranz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">histamine headache<\/a>, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Histaminintoleranz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Histamine intolerance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Infektionskrankheiten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infectious diseases<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=Meningitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meningitis<\/a>, encephalitis, brain abscess &#8211; <strong>MRI!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oxygen deficiency &#8211; MRI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmawiki.ch\/wiki\/index.php?wiki=H%25C3%25B6henkrankheit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Altitude sickness<\/a> &#8211; MRI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure &#8211; <strong>MRI!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypothyroidism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunstroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diseases of the skull, neck, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses, teeth, mouth, etc., e.g. sinusitis, changes in the temporomandibular joint, dental problems, etc. &#8211; <strong>MRI\/CT!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychosomatic and psychiatric disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-26df1f31 cta-btn\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"\/kontakt\/\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-7a608224\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-124fc7e9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-124fc7e9\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-10aa380f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10aa380f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-15108aeb gb-headline-text\">Get your appointment today.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3450,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-3470","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"infinite-scroll-item"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3470"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3470\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3665,"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3470\/revisions\/3665"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bilddiagnostik.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}