Some symptoms may require urgent medical evaluation. Know when to seek emergency care.
Headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. It's one of the most common medical complaints, ranging from mild tension headaches to debilitating migraines.
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Headaches may feel like: • Dull, aching pain (tension) • Throbbing or pulsating pain (migraine) • Sharp, stabbing pain • Pressure or tightness around head • Pain on one or both sides
Dull, aching pain with pressure or tightness. Most common type.
Throbbing pain, often on one side, with nausea and light sensitivity.
Severe pain around one eye with tearing and nasal congestion.
Pain in forehead, cheekbones, and nose with sinus congestion.
Stress, poor posture, muscle tension in neck and shoulders.
Neurological condition with genetic and environmental triggers.
Inadequate fluid intake.
Inflammation of sinus cavities.
Lack of quality sleep.
Seek immediate care if you experience: sudden severe 'thunderclap' headache, headache after head injury, headache with fever and stiff neck, headache with confusion or vision changes, or headache that is the 'worst of your life.'
Migraines are a specific type of headache with throbbing pain (often one-sided), nausea/vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Tension headaches cause dull, pressure-like pain on both sides without nausea or light sensitivity.
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January 2025
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Internal Medicine Physician
Internal Medicine
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified internist with expertise in primary care and preventive medicine.
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