Headache
Alternate Names : Pain - Head
Definition
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Most headaches are due to tension, migraine, or a combination of the two. Serious underlying causes of headaches, like a tumor or a stroke, are extremely rare, despite the fact that many people worry about these possibilities.
Most people with headaches can feel much, much better by making lifestyle changes, including learning ways to relax, and occasionally by taking medications.
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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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