Health Library HeadachesFrom Healthwise

Does your head hurt? Most people get headaches at least once in awhile, but not all headaches are the same. How you treat a headache depends on the type of headache you have. Our topics will tell you all you need to know about the different kinds of headaches and give you tips on how to treat and prevent them.

For more information, browse our headache topics or start with these:

• Headaches
• Tension Headaches
• Migraine Headaches
• Migraines: Identifying and avoiding triggers
• Should I take medicines to prevent migraines?

Author:	Merrill Hayden	Last Updated: November 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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