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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
| Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
| prescription drug. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
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prescription drug. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Severe headache. |
Common occurrence with |
See Fever charts (in |
| Fever. |
infection. |
Symptoms section). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Common occurrence after |
See Head Injury. |
| Recent head injury. |
head injury. |
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| No other symptoms. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Severe vascular headache. |
See Migraine. |
| Vision disturbance before |
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| headache. |
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| Nausea or vomiting. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache in forehead or back |
Effect of stress. |
See Anxiety. |
| of head. |
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See Headache, Tension. |
| Tense, stressed feeling. |
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See Depression. |
| Sleeping difficulty. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sudden onset of headache. |
Chronic headache disorder. |
See Headache, Cluster. |
| Pain around eyes. |
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| Headache occurs at same |
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| time every day. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Pain or tenderness around |
Sinus infection. |
See Sinusitis. |
| eyes and cheekbones that |
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| worsens when bending head |
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| forward. |
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| Recent cold or nasal allergies. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache without pain around |
Virus infection. |
See Cold, Common. |
| eyes and cheekbones. |
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| Runny or stuffy nose. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Caffeine withdrawal. |
Reduce consumption of |
| Decreased consumption of |
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caffeine gradually. |
| caffeine-containing beverages |
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Use a non-prescription |
| (coffee, colas, cocoa, tea). |
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pain reliever, such as |
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acetaminophen. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache, plus any of |
Circumstantial headache. |
Use a non-prescription |
| following: |
No underlying disorder. |
pain reliever, such as |
| Unusually long time since |
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acetaminophen. |
| eating. |
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| Excessive alcohol |
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| consumption. |
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| Stuffy, smoky or noisy room. |
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| Exposure to strong sunlight. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache after excessive |
"Hangover." |
Use a non-prescription |
| alcohol consumption. |
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pain reliever, such as |
| Nausea or vomiting. |
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acetaminophen. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Severe headache that worsens |
Bleeding in membrane |
Call doctor now. |
| when bending head forward. |
around brain. |
See Subarachnoid |
| Eyes sensitive to light. |
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Hemorrhage. |
| Lethargy. |
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See Brain or Epidural |
| Confusion. |
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Abscess. |
| No recent head injury. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache that worsens when |
Infection of membranes |
Call doctor now. |
| bending head forward. |
around brain. |
See Meningitis, Aseptic. |
| Fever. |
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See Meningitis, |
| Eyes sensitive to light. |
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Bacterial. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Excess pressure in eye. |
Call doctor now. |
| Eye pain. |
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See Glaucoma, Primary |
| Blurred vision. |
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Angle Closure. |
| Nausea or vomiting. |
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| No injury to eye. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Habitual headache on waking; |
High blood pressure. |
See Hypertension. |
| no excessive alcohol consumption. |
Brain tumor. |
See Brain Tumor. |
| Double vision. |
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| Nausea or vomiting. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache after reading or |
Strain on neck muscles |
See Headache, Tension. |
| straining to see. |
(not strain on eyes). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache; nausea; vomiting. |
Lack of oxygen. |
See Altitude Illness. |
| Ascent to higher altitude. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Gas inhalation. |
See Carbon Monoxide |
| Dizziness. |
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Poisoning. |
| Nausea; vomiting. |
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| Faintness. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Fungal infection. |
See Cryptococcosis. |
| Stiff neck. |
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| Fever. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Bacterial infection. |
See Legionnaire's |
| General ill feeling. |
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Disease. |
| Chills and fever. |
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| Muscle aches. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Headache. |
Parasite infection. |
See Malaria. |
| Fatigue and nausea. |
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| Travel to foreign country. |
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