Understanding Headache: Types, Causes, and Relief

A common condition of pain in the head or face, with various types and causes.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Headache FAQ


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What causes a primary headache?

A primary headache may be due to overactivity of — or problems in — pain-sensitive structures in the head, including: Common primary headache disorders include migraine, cluster, tension, and medication overuse headaches. This form of headache is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. The cause of a secondary headache may be:

How do doctors classify headaches?

A headache can affect any part of the head, and pain may be present in one or several locations. Headaches also cause various types of pain. Classifying the pain can help a doctor reach a diagnosis. Doctors also categorize headaches based on whether an underlying health condition is responsible for the pain.

What does a headache feel like?

What is a headache? 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 is a throbbing headache?

Learn more about our editorial process. A headache is a pain in your head or face that’s often described as throbbing or constant. The most common type of headache is a tension-type headache.

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