Headaches

Frequently described as throbbing, continuous, severe, or dull pressure, headaches are pains in the head or face. There is a wide range in the type, severity, location, and frequency of headaches. The majority of headaches are harmless, but some may be signs of a more serious issue.

There are more than 150 different kinds of headaches. The two basic categories of headaches are primary and secondary. The majority of people will experience headaches at some point in their lives. They are the most common type of pain and the main reason people miss work or school or visit the doctor.