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A headache is a pain in your head or face that’s often described as throbbing or constant. The most common type of headache is a tension-type headache.

What is a tension headache? A tension headache is a headache that feels like there’s a tight band wrapped around your head that puts pressure on your forehead and temples. Healthcare providers may call them tension-type headaches. Many factors cause tension headaches, and you may be unable to avoid all potential triggers. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent a tension ...

What is a migraine? A migraine is a severe headache that causes throbbing, pulsing head pain on one side of your head. The headache phase of a migraine usually lasts at least four hours, but it can also last for days. This headache gets worse with:

A cervicogenic headache is head pain caused by an issue in your neck. It’s a type of referred pain from arthritis, a slipped disk or whiplash, among others.

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Do you have headaches that won’t go away? Or ones that come back regularly? Cleveland Clinic’s headache and migraine experts are here to help.

A hypertension headache is a rare type of headache you can get from high blood pressure. It’s often a sign of a hypertensive crisis, which is a medical emergency.

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New daily persistent headache is a rare condition where you have a new headache that causes constant, unending pain. These can last years and are difficult to treat.

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Meningitis is an inflammation of the area surrounding your brain and spinal cord (meninges). Symptoms include fever, headache and neck stiffness.

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