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Headaches are common. It is very likely that each of us has experienced one in the last few weeks. They can come and go, be minor or major, but what are some of the things that cause our heads to hurt?
Headache is one of the most common types of pain in the world. Three quarters of the world’s population annually suffers from a headache. Headaches can cause us to miss out on a family function or miss a day of work or school. For some continually battling headaches can cause one to feel anxious and depressed.
There are more than 150 types of headaches. They fall into two main categories: primary and secondary headaches.
Primary headaches are headaches that are not due to another medical condition. Examples include: Migraine, Cluster headaches, Daily persistent headaches and Tension headaches.
Secondary headaches are related to another medical condition, such as: Disease of blood vessels in the brain, Head injury, High blood pressure, Infection, Medication misuse, Sinus congestion, Tumor or Trauma.
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