Headachesare among the most common health concerns people experience, and healthcare providers encounter.
Though rarely life-threatening, headaches are debilitating and the second leading cause of years lived with disability globally.
Chronic headaches, such as tension, cluster, or migraine, may imply a headache disorder.
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This article provides an overview of headaches and their symptoms and discusses how to treat and manage them.
Primary Headache
Major primary headache disorders include:
Secondary Headache
Other conditions cause secondary headaches.
Headaches cause a variety of symptoms.
What Causes Headaches That Last Multiple Days?
Chronic headachesthose occurring 15 or more days a monthand those that persist multiple are debilitating.
Headache Triggers
Exposure to certain stimuli and health conditions can trigger headaches.
Triggers vary from person to person and depend on your headache jot down.
Heres a breakdown of commonly reported headache triggers:
Pregnancy and Headache
Pregnancycauses drastic changes inestrogenlevels.
When Does a Headache Indicate Something Serious?
Certain headache symptoms may indicate a severe orlife-threatening conditionrequiring emergency medical attention.
A healthcare provider diagnoses the condition based on a physical assessment and evaluation of your symptoms.
If youre suffering from a persistent headache, such as a migraine orchronic daily headache, medication can help.
Tips for Managing Regular Headaches
Frequent or daily headaches can impact your quality of life.
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