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Types of Headaches and Their Characteristics

February 20, 2025 Migraine Neuro-Disease

Types of Headaches and Their Characteristics

Tension headache: A dull, aching pain that feels like a tight band around the head.
Migraine headache: A severe, throbbing or pulsating headache, often accompanied by nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Cluster headache: Intense bouts of headache, occurring in cyclical patterns and lasting 15 minutes to several hours.
Secondary headache: A headache caused by a wide range of underlying medical conditions.

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