Post-Traumatic Headaches: Diagnosis
Post-traumatic headache is most easily diagnosed when there is evidence of trauma in the form of a fracture or the presence of focal signs, but in many cases there is no such evidence. It is necessary then to establish the onset of the headaches as occurring after an accident. This is determined during the initial exam and review of the patient’s medical history.

Post-traumatic headache is often one of several symptoms of the post-concussive syndrome, and therefore may be accompanied by additional cognitive, behavioral, and somatic problems. As part of the diagnostic process, your doctor may conduct a variety of neurological and imaging tests to rule out other disorders.