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Headache Pain Caused by Disease
Tension headache
A common type of headache characterized by mild to moderate pain, typically described as a tight band around the head, often triggered by stress or muscle tension.
Cluster headache
A severe, one-sided headache that occurs in cyclical patterns or clusters, often accompanied by tearing, nasal congestion, or eye redness, and can last from weeks to months.
Migraine
A recurring headache that can cause intense, throbbing pain, often on one side of the head, and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
Hemicrania continua
A continuous, one-sided headache that fluctuates in intensity but is always present, typically responding well to indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory medication.
Ice pick headache
Sudden, sharp, stabbing pain that occurs without warning, often lasting only a few seconds, and can occur anywhere on the head.
Thunderclap headache
n extremely sudden and severe headache that peaks within 60 seconds, often indicating a serious underlying condition like a brain hemorrhage or aneurysm, requiring immediate medical attention.