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Headache
Alternate Names : Pain - Head
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Brain
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The major areas of the brain have one or more specific functions.
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Headache
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Headaches are usually caused by either muscle tension, vascular problems, or both. Migraines are vascular in origin, and may be preceded by visual disturbances, loss of peripheral vision, and fatigue. Most headaches can be relieved or ameliorated by over-the-counter pain medications.
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Headache
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Headaches are usually caused by either muscle tension, vascular problems, or both. Migraines are vascular in origin, and may be preceded by visual disturbances, loss of peripheral vision, and fatigue. Most headaches can be relieved or ameliorated by over-the-counter pain medications.
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• Definition
• Headache: Common Causes
• Headache: Home Care & Treatment
• Headache: Prevention
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Aneurysm
• Classic Migraine
• Cluster Headaches
• Common Migraine
• Encephalitis
• Meningitis
• Primary Brain Tumor
• Reye's Syndrome
• Stroke
• Temporal Arteritis
• Tension Headache
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Collection
• MRI of the Head
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Nasal Discharge
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