Information about Headaches*
HEADACHES
A headache (medically known as cephalalgia) is
a condition of mild to severe pain in the head; sometimes upper back or neck
pain may also be interpreted as a headache.
Headaches have a wide variety of causes, ranging from eyestrain to inflammation
of the sinus cavities to life-threatening conditions such as encephalitis, brain
cancer, meningitis, and cerebral aneurysms. When the headache occurs in
conjunction with a head injury the cause is usually quite evident; however, many
causes of headaches are more elusive. The most common type of headache is a
tension headache. Some people experience headaches when they are hungry or
dehydrated.
It is common to take over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol
(acetaminophen - often sold as Tylenol or Panadol) or ibuprofen to relieve
headaches.
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