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Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • Pain or discomfort of the scalp or forehead areas.
  • The face and ears are excluded.
    Causes
  • Most headaches are a part of a viral illness, especially with colds.
  • Most brief headaches are due to excessive heat, sunlight, exertion, or hunger.
  • The most common cause of recurrent headaches are muscle tension headaches.

If not, see these other symptoms

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  2. Care at Home

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Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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