Headache

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Symptom Definition

• Pain or discomfort of the scalp or forehead areas.
• The face and ears are excluded.

Causes

• Most headaches are part of a viral illness, especially with colds.
• Most brief headaches are due to excessive heat, sunlight, exertion or hunger.
• The most common cause of recurrent headaches are muscle tension headaches.

See More Appropriate Topic(instead of this one) If

• Followed a head injury within last 3 days, see HEAD INJURY.
• Pain is around the eye or the cheekbone, see SINUS PAIN AND CONGESTION.