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headachePain in the upper portion of the head. Episodic tension headaches are the most common, usually causing mild to moderate pain on both sides. They result from sustained contraction of face and neck muscles, often due to fatigue, stress, or frustration. Headaches are treated with aspirin, acetaminophen, or other NSAIDs. Chronic daily headaches are similar but more frequent. They usually have a psychological cause and respond to certain antidepressants. They may also come from overuse of pain relievers. Migraine and cluster headaches are vascular headaches. Headaches may also be caused by distension of arteries at the base of the brain, from fever, hangover, or an attack of high blood pressure. Headache can be a symptom of meningitis, hemorrhagic stroke, or tumour. headache pain in the head, caused by dilation of cerebral arteries, muscle contraction, insufficient oxygen in the cerebral blood, reaction to drugs, etc. headache [′hed‚āk] (medicine) A deep form of pain, with a characteristic aching quality, localized in the head. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What they are: Throbbing head pain, usually on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Afterward, however, Montalvo-Aguirre began complaining of head pain and dizziness, DeFranco said. She was also given a prescription for oxycodone to use whenever her head pain was severe. |
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