@entity10 is an extremely common symptom and collectively @entity2794 are among the most common of the @entity3002 , with a prevalence of 48.9% in the general population.(1) @entity10 affects @entity1 of all ages, races and socioeconomic status and is more common in @entity1 . Some @entity10 are extremely debilitating and have significant impact on an individual's quality of life, imposing huge costs to healthcare and indirectly to the economy in general. Only a small proportion of @entity2794 require specialist input. The vast majority can be effectively treated by a primary care physician or generalist with correct clinical diagnosis that requires no special investigation. @entity2704 , tension @entity10 and @entity2686 - constitute nearly 98% of all @entity10 ; however, @entity10 are important to recognise as they are serious and may be life threatening. This article provides an overview of the most common @entity2794 and discusses the red flag symptoms that help identify serious causes that merit urgent specialist referral. The current pathway of @entity10 care in the UK is discussed with a view to proposing a model that might fit well in the financially constrained National Health Service (NHS) and with new NHS reforms. The role of the national society, the British Association for the Study of @entity10 , and the @entity1 organisations such as Migraine Trust in @entity10 education to the professionals and the general public in shaping @entity10 care in the UK is described. The article concludes by summarising evidence-based management of common @entity10 diagnoses.

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@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'patient', 'people'] @entity3002 :: ('MESH:D009421', 'Disease') :: ['nervous system disorders'] @entity2686 :: ('MESH:D003027', 'Disease') :: ['cluster headache'] @entity2704 :: ('MESH:D008881', 'Disease') :: ['Primary headache disorders - migraine'] @entity2794 :: ('MESH:D020773', 'Disease') :: ['headache disorders'] @entity10 :: ('MESH:D006261', 'Disease') :: ['secondary headaches', 'headache', 'headaches', 'Headache']
@entity2794 :: (MESH:D020773,Disease) :: ['Headache disorders']
