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   Head·ache

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   noun

   • 1. a continuous pain in the head: "I've got a splitting headache" Similar sore headmigraineneuralgiainformal:headrare:cephalalgyhemicrania
   • ▪ a thing or person that causes worry or trouble; a problem: "an administrative headache" Similar nuisancetroubleproblemissuebotherbugbearhasslepainpestworryinconveniencevexationirritantsource of irritationsource of annoyancebane of one's lifethorn in one's fleshinformal:aggravationbindpain in the neck/backsidepain in the buttfair cownarkvulgar slang:pain in the arsepain in the assOpposite blessing

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   • 1. headachy adjective

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   How do doctors classify headaches?

   • A headache can affect any part of the head, and pain may be present in one or several locations. Headaches also cause various types of pain. Classifying the pain can help a doctor reach a diagnosis. Doctors also categorize headaches based on whether an underlying health condition is responsible for the pain.

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   Is a migraine a headache?

   • Many people use the words "migraine" and "headache" interchangeably, but a migraine attack is more than just a bad headache. Migraine is a neurological disorder that typically causes severe headaches but can also cause visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light, sound, touch, and smell along with head pain.

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   Do you have a headache?

   • Almost everyone has had a headache. Headache is the most common form of pain. It's a major reason people miss days at work or school or visit the doctor. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are due to tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw. They are often related to stress, depression or anxiety.

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   Jan 5, 2022 · There are many types of headache. Some are mild and pass quickly, while others can indicate a more serious condition. Learn about some common types of headache here.

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   Mar 17, 2023 · By Mark Gurarie. Updated on March 17, 2023. Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD. Print. Table of Contents. View All. Types of Headaches. What Do Headaches Feel Like? What Causes Headaches? Headache Triggers. When Does a Headache Indicate Something Serious?

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   Jul 28, 2022 · What Is Headache? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention. By. Becky Upham. Medically Reviewed. by. Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD. Updated on July 28, 2022. Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis....

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   Apr 20, 2018 · Headache is the most common form of pain. It's a major reason people miss days at work or school or visit the doctor. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are due to tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw. They are often related to stress, depression or anxiety.

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   • Tension headaches. Tension headaches, or stress headaches, are the most common type of headache in adults. They are classified as a primary headache, as they are not a symptom of another condition or injury.
   • Medication-overuse headaches. Medication-overuse headaches are headaches caused by taking of painkillers or triptan medications typically used to treat headaches and migraines.
   • Migraines. Migraines are powerful primary headaches which are often accompanied by severe pain and throbbing, nausea, light sensitivity, hypersensitivity to sounds and vomiting.
   • Cluster headaches. Cluster headaches are a type of primary headache without a known cause. 10 Cluster headaches occur as a series of relatively short but severely painful headaches, often during the night.

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   Apr 17, 2024 · What Are Headaches? By. Simon Spichak. Updated on April 17, 2024. Medically reviewed by. Kashif J. Piracha, MD. In This Article. Types of Headaches. Symptoms. Causes and Risk Factors. Diagnosis....

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   Jun 22, 2023 · Essentially, a headache is defined as pain in your head, face, or upper neck. Headaches are the result of interactions between your brain and the nerves and blood vessels in your head.