Research Notes on Headache Types
A headache is pain in the head that sometimes radiates up to the neck, scalp, jaw, and upper back area. It is commonly associated with stress; however, there are many other factors that can contribute to headaches. These include migraine, tension, dehydration, eye strain, and low blood sugar. The links below provide information on more types of headaches.
Top Resources on Headache Types
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): What Is Headache?
- American Headache Society: Types Of Headaches
- National Headache Foundation: What are the Different Types of Headaches?
- MedlinePlus: Specific Conditions
- Wikipedia: Types
- Mayo Clinic: Specific Headache Types
- Migraine Canada: What is a Migraine?
- WebMD: What Types Of Headaches Are There?
- KidsHealth: Common Types Of Headaches
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
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- Last update: Nov. 28, 2008
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