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A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are very rare. Most people with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and sometimes by taking medications.
See also:
Cluster headache Migraine Tension headache
Alternative Names
Pain - head; Rebound headaches; Medication overuse headaches
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Common Causes
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Headache
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Except perhaps for head colds, headaches are probably the most common human ailment. Three out of four Americans had a headache during the past year,... Read more »
Tension headache
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A tension headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas. See also: ... Read more »
Tension headache
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Muscle contraction headache; Headache - benign; Headache - tension; Chronic headaches - tension; Rebound headaches - tension Prevention ... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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