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Headaches summary

A headache is pain felt in your head. Most headaches are not serious and should pass within a few hours. If you develop a headache, stay hydrated, exercise if you feel able to and otherwise try to relax.

Headaches

Why do I have a headache on the side of my head?
Why do I have a headache on the side of my head?
Why do I have a headache in the back of my head?
Why do I have a headache in the back of my head?
Why do I have a headache on the top of my head?
Why do I have a headache on the top of my head?
What does the location of my headache mean?
What does the location of my headache mean?
Why do I wake up with a headache?
Why do I wake up with a headache?
When to worry about a headache
When to worry about a headache
How to treat a headache at home
How to treat a headache at home
Do any natural treatments for headaches work?
Do any natural treatments for headaches work?
5 types of headache and their locations
5 types of headache and their locations
Hormone headaches
Hormone headaches
Headaches: 10 triggers
Headaches: 10 triggers
Cluster headache
Cluster headache
Sinus headache
Sinus headache
Children's headaches
Children's headaches
Headaches
Headaches
Painkiller headaches
Painkiller headaches
Tension-type headache
Tension-type headache
Migraine triggers: What causes them?
Migraine triggers: What causes them?
Migraine
Migraine

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