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A headache can affect several areas of the head, including a network of nerves that extends over the scalp and certain nerves in the face, mouth, and throat.
Follow the links below to find information about headaches. For information about migraines, follow the link to the separate topic below.
Reviewed August 2008
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Headaches: the different types
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myDr
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Headache is one of the most common ailments. But not all headaches are the same: knowing what type of headache you have helps you and your doctor to manage your headaches.
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Feb 2007
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Consumer comments - medication overuse headache
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Australian Prescriber
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Medication overuse headache can affect people who use painkillers too often. They get their headache whenever the painkiller starts to wear off so they take another dose. The medicine which once cured the headache is now causing the headache.
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Dec 2005
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Medication overuse headache
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Australian Prescriber
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Medication overuse headache is common, affecting at least 1% of the population. It is responsible for the majority of recurrent daily headache and the majority of referrals to headache specialists. Withdrawal of the inciting medication(s) is the only effective treatment.
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Dec 2005
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Headache - some causes explained
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Better Health Channel
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Headache can be caused by stress, diet, some medications, neck, jaw, nerve or hormonal problems, and eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. Since recurring headache can be caused by many factors working together, it's important to see your doctor and other qualified healthcare experts. Treatment will depend on the cause.
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Oct 2007
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Headache and medications
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Better Health Channel
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Some medications, such as oral contraceptives, can cause headache as an unwanted side effect. Always tell your doctor if you experience or suspect medication induced headache. In many cases, a different medication can be prescribed.
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Oct 2007
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Stress and headaches - quiz
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Better Health Channel
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Find out about headaches and stress with our quick health quiz. Stress, tension, posture, exercise, diet, dental and eye problems can all trigger headaches.
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Jun 2007
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Headache and stress
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Better Health Channel
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Many people cite stress as an important headache trigger. Studies also show that people who are prone to stress as well as anxiety and depression are more likely to suffer from frequent headaches. Women are more at risk than men.
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Nov 2007
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Headache and the musculoskeletal system
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Better Health Channel
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Problems of the musculoskeletal system, such as injuries or poor posture, can cause or contribute to headache. These type of headaches tend to improve once the underlying problem is addressed. Treatment options vary according to the cause.
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Nov 2007
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Headache and eye problems
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Better Health Channel
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Common eye problems that can bring on headache include long-sightedness, astigmatism and hardening of the lens inside the eye. Many difficulties can be corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. Once the cause of eyestrain is treated, the associated headaches should ease.
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Sep 2007
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Headache - treatment options
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Better Health Channel
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Most headaches are caused by different factors working in combination. Successfully treating chronic headache means investigating and treating each factor in turn. This combined approach to treatment should be medically supervised.
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Sep 2007
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Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Various physical treatments are often used instead of, or in addition to, medications to treat headaches. Evidence from controlled trials suggests that several non-invasive physical treatments may help prevent chronic/recurrent headaches. Spinal manipul...
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May 2004
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Headaches
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Headaches are very common. There are many causes of headaches, and how they need to be managed depends on the cause and how often they happen.
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Jul 2006
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Headache
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Headache is very common in older children and adults. Young children rarely complain of a headache even when it seems obvious that they have one.
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Sep 2008
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Headache and ear nose and throat problems
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Better Health Channel
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A variety of ear, nose and throat disorders can cause headache. This is because nerves in this region can refer pain into the head and face. Treatment varies according to the underlying cause.
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Oct 2007
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Headache and diet
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Better Health Channel
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Diet can play a significant role in triggering headache and migraine in susceptible people. Fluctuating blood sugar levels, caffeine withdrawal, naturally occurring food chemicals and food additives have all been implicated. Treatments vary according to the cause.
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Sep 2007
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Headache and nerve problems
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Better Health Channel
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Some nerve problems can cause or contribute to headache. Common irritants to the nerves include viral and bacterial infections. Treatments vary according to the cause.
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Nov 2007
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Ice cream headache
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myDr
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Find out more about headaches that can be triggered by eating ice cream.
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May 2006
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Dipyrone for acute primary headaches
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dipyrone is a popular medicine used to treat headaches in many countries, but it is not available in others (particularly the USA and UK) because of its association with potentially life-threatening blood disorders such as agranulocytosis....
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Feb 2007
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Headaches
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Headaches are a common condition which can occur for a wide variety of reasons.
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Feb 2008
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Headache
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of headaches and migraines by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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