More and Fast facts on headache

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Fast facts on headaches
Here are some key points about headaches.
More detail and supporting information is in the main article.
•Headaches can be stand alone
illnesses or the symptom of another
condition.
•Depending on the specific type of
headache, they can last for any time
between a few hours and several weeks.
•Primary headaches are caused by
problems with or overactivity from pain-
sensitive structures in the head.
•The most common form of primary
headache is the tension-type headache.
•A wide variety of conditions can cause secondary headaches, ranging from
hangovers to brain tumors.
•The most common form of secondary headache is the rebound headache (medication-overuse headache).
•Health care providers will usually
diagnose a headache from a history and description of its symptoms.
•The most common suggested
treatment for headaches is rest and pain relief medication.
•Overuse of pain medication can lead to the development of rebound headaches.
•It is estimated that 50% of people
experiencing headaches self-treat rather than see a health care provider.
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