Preventing and Treating of Headaches

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Preventing and Treating Headaches

The basics of headaches

What type of headache do you have?

Other causes of headaches

Evaluating your headache

When to see your doctor

The office visit

Diagnostic tests

First steps in treatment

Working with your doctor

Understanding tension headaches

Triggers and aggravators

Treating tension headaches

Understanding sinus headaches

Treating sinus headaches

Understanding migraine headaches

Migraine triggers

Understanding daily headaches

Managing daily headaches

Other important types of headache

When it hurts to the touch: Giant-cell arteritis

General tactics for coping with headaches

Avoiding triggers

Physical therapy

Biofeedback

Exercise

Psychotherapy

A headache diary

Glossary

Resources

Organizations

Books