Although migraine and headaches are common, underdiagnoses or inadequate management can deteriorate the quality of life. The British Association for The Study of Headache published a thorough guideline regarding customized approach to diagnose and medically treat the symptoms of migraine and different types of headaches. The present synopsis highlights the key information from the guideline. The purpose of the guideline was to provide flexible recommendations that can be individualized when needed.

The guideline basically focused on the following: Classification, etiologies, and diagnosis of headache Management of different types of headaches Management of migraine Why should you follow this guideline? Each section of this guideline provided detailed advice regarding case-specific diagnosis and management of the conditions. It also included practical approaches and considerations. Most…