Types & SymptomsHeadaches Basics

Headaches can be complicated. Different kinds can have their own set of symptoms, causes, and need different treatments.

Headache Symptoms

Not all headaches are the same. Many headaches also cause other unwanted symptoms, including nausea and vomiting.

What Is a Secondary Headache?

For secondary headaches, another disease or condition is the cause. The headache is a symptom.

What Your Headache Location Tells You

Where your head hurts isn't a foolproof way to diagnose, but the location of your headache can be a starting point.

Why Does the Back of My Head Hurt?

The back of your head may hurt due to various causes, from poor posture to different types of headaches.

What Does a Headache on the Top of Your Head Mean?

Pain on the top of your head could mean a number of things, and you’ll want to watch for other symptoms.

Headache Behind the Eye: Why It Happens

If you feel pain behind your eyes, there could be many causes. There's a chance it could be a specific type of headache.

Headache and Nausea

Headache and nausea are common. Dehydration, migraine, or other conditions can cause headache and nausea to occur together.

Causes & TriggersWhat Causes a Throbbing Headache?

Migraines or caffeine withdrawal can trigger a throbbing headache. Drinking too much alcohol can cause one, too.

The Link Between Caffeine and Headaches

Most of us have caffeine in what we drink and eat. It’s possible for caffeine to both cause and cure a headache.

Diagnosis & TreatmentHeadache Specialists

Recommendations from your regular doctor may not be enough for your headaches. You may need someone with extra expertise.

Headache Treatment

When it comes to headache remedies, medications and and some devices can help prevent headaches from starting.

Drugs for Headache Pain Relief

Many medications are over-the-counter, or available without a doctor's prescription. Other drugs require a prescription.

Vitamins & Supplements for Headache Treatment

Some people with migraines like to go “all natural” to find relief. There is some evidence these supplements may help.

Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

There are several things you can do to ease headache pain without a trip to the doctor. Try these tips to feel better.

What to Do When Headache Treatments Don’t Work

If you get one headache or migraine after another and over-the-counter pain relief doesn’t help, you do have options.

Headache Prevention Medications

Along with traditional headache medications, other drugs can help you have fewer and less-severe headaches.

What Should I Do for My Child’s Headaches?

You might worry that your child's headache is a sign of a serious problem. But that’s untrue for most childhood headaches.