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Headaches can be very distressing. They are a common symptom and many headaches are self-limiting anddo not represent anything too serious.

Who suffers from headache?

Headache is one of the most common pain complaints to suffer from. It can affect up to 45 million Americans. Tension-type and migraine headaches are the commonest types. Luckily, cluster headache is the rarest - it is an awful condition for the sufferer. More than 85% of headaches will respond to treatment if appropriate advice and treatment is sought so it is important to seek help from a physician in all cases of headache unless mild and self-limiting.

A fact about headaches

Tension headaches are the most universal type of primary headache and are experienced by 90% of the adult population

Some headache information

Common Environmental Triggers

" Stress and tension

" Pollution and environmental triggers

" Noise or recurrent pounding

" Lighting levels or flashing lights

" Changes in the climate and weather

" Odours and strong smells

Did you know ...?

Headaches caused by migraine headaches are usually on one side of the head and are throbbing in nature

Although headaches are not serious in the vast majority of cases, you should be aware of the symptoms and their associations and seek advice and help from your doctor if you are unsure about the nature of your pain or if anything unusual or worrying develops.

If you have regular or severe headaches it is important to see your doctor. He or she will be able to screen for other medical conditions. Only then will they be able to advise on therapy. This can include acute or preventative treatments. Rescue medications are used as a last resort when other things have failed.