Diseases
headaches
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Overview
A headache is a pain in your head or face that's often described as a pressure that's throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Headaches can differ greatly in regard to pain type, severity, location and frequency. Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives.
Symptoms
- weakness.
- dizziness
- sudden loss of balance or falling.
- numbness or tingling.
- paralysis.
Causes
- headache pain results from signals interacting among your brain, blood vessels and surrounding nerves.
Risk factors
- stress and anxiety.
- dehydration
- eye injury
Diagnosis
- signs and symptoms
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is headaches?
A headache is a pain in your head or face that's often described as a pressure that's throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Headaches can differ greatly in regard to pain type, severity, location and frequency. Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives.
What are the symptoms of headaches?
weakness., dizziness, sudden loss of balance or falling., numbness or tingling., paralysis.
What causes headaches?
headache pain results from signals interacting among your brain, blood vessels and surrounding nerves.
Which medicines are used for headaches?
acetylsalicylic acid, celecoxib, green tea, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, mefenamic acid, paracetamol, piroxicam
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