Headaches Center
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General Overview
The term "headache" refers to head pain. There are several different types of headaches. The causes of a headache vary depending on the type of headache.

InDepth
Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures
Living With Headaches


Read about one woman's struggle with chronic migraine headaches.


Learn how you can help your child deal with headaches.

 
Treating Headaches

Your local drugstore probably has an entire aisle (or at least half of one) devoted to nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen), and so on. But which one should you take to stop that headache?

Special Topics

Imagine getting an explosive headache just as you reach orgasm! Here's why it happens and what to do if it happens to you.

Related Conditions
Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)
Resources
American Council for Headache Education

National Headache Foundation