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Headache
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are extremely rare. Most people with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and occa...
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Symptoms
Because of the nasal symptoms and the relative rarity of cluster headaches, they are sometimes misdiagnosed as sinusiti...
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Causes
Tension headaches are due to tight, contracted muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp, and jaw. They are often related ...
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Physical examination. A physical examination helps the doctor identify signs and symptoms that may be relevant to the d...
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Treatments
Keep a headache diary to help identify the source or trigger of your symptoms. Then modify your environment or habits t...
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Drugs
acetaminophen
almotriptan
APAP/butalbital/caffeine
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5-hydroxytryptophan
Belladonna
Eucalyptus oil
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Alternative Therapies
Headache : Psychotherapy. Psychotherapy. may be helpful to patients with chronic headaches by interrupting the "feedbac...
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Risk Factors
Alcohol abuse
Anxiety
Chocolate
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Prevention
The following healthy habits can lessen stress and reduce your chance of getting headaches: Getting adequate sleep; Eat...
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Take the following symptoms seriously. If you cannot see your health care provider immediately, go to the emergency roo...
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