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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 page below.
Reviewed July 2009
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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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Aug 2009
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Recurrent headache
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for young children with recurrent headache.
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Jul 2009
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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 2009
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Headaches
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Headaches can make you feel really miserable, can't they? You may have pain at one or both sides of the head.
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Jul 2009
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Headache
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Department of Health Western Australia
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diagnostic imaging algorithm for the patient with recent onset headache. Criteria have been developed to risk stratify patients, prior to imaging.
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Jun 2009
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Headache
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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From time to time nearly everyone suffers from mild to moderate headaches that develop gradually and clear up after a few hours leaving no aftereffects Headaches like this are extremely unlikely to b
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Mar 2009
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Headache
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Headaches are a very common complaint. By the age of 7, 40 per cent of children have had a headache, and this figure rises to 75 per cent by the age of 15. Parents may worry that the pain is due to a serious condition, such as meningitis or a brain tumour. However, these conditions are extremely rare.
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Mar 2009
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Eye disorders - some common problems
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Better Health Channel
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Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. Prevent eye strain while using computers or watching television (TV) by taking frequent breaks, blinking frequently and looking at different objects at varying distances. If eye problems persist, see an optometrist for advice.
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Mar 2009
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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. Sinus infection caused by colds, flu or hayfever can cause headaches. Treatment varies according to the underlying cause.
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Jan 2009
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Headache and stress
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Better Health Channel
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Stress and anxiety can trigger tension headaches and migraines. Regular exercise can relieve muscle tension and help alleviate stress-related symptoms including tension headaches. Medication, relaxation techniques and addressing musculoskeletal tension with chiropractic or physiotherapy can also help.
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Jan 2009
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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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Jan 2009
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Headache and the musculoskeletal system
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Better Health Channel
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Headaches can be caused by problems of the musculoskeletal system, such as injuries or poor posture. Whiplash can also cause headaches. These type of headaches tend to improve once the underlying problem is addressed. Treatment from a musculoskeletal expert, such as a chiropractor, has been found to be helpful for a wide range of neck and back related conditions. Treatment options vary according to the cause.
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Jan 2009
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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 including meningitis, post-viral neuralgias and shingles. Brain tumours are a relatively rare cause of headache. Treatments vary according to the cause.
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Jan 2009
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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. Taking too many painkillers can cause a 'rebound' headache. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - also known as hormone therapy (HT) - makes headaches worse for some women. Ask your doctor, who can alter your medications or treatment.
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Jan 2009
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Interventions for idiopathic intracranial hypertension
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition in which there is increased pressure inside the head without any obvious cause. This generally results in swelling of the optic disc (the point where the optic nerve meets the eye). The swelling in tur...
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Dec 2008
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Workplace safety - noise pollution
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Better Health Channel
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Noise in the workplace can damage hearing. Hearing damage occurs when noise is higher than 85 decibels, which is about the loudness of heavy traffic. Damage can include tinnitus, hearing loss and other health problems such as headaches and fatigue. If you have to raise your voice or shout to be heard, or if your ears ring or sounds seem muffled afterwards, then the noise level was too loud and harmful.
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Oct 2008
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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 2008
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Headache and diet
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Better Health Channel
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Diet can trigger headache and migraine in susceptible people. Fluctuating blood sugar levels, caffeine withdrawal, naturally occurring food chemicals and food additives may all be factors. Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) may also trigger a headache or migraine. Chemicals in food such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), nitrites and amines are also possible triggers. Treatments vary according to the cause.
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Sep 2008
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