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What causes my frequent headaches? There are several different kinds of headaches. These different kinds of headaches can be divided into two categories- primary and secondary. Primary headaches are the most common. They have no direct cause and are diagnosed after any secondary causes are ruled out. Examples of primary headaches include migraines and cluster headaches. Secondary headaches have a direct underlying cause meaning that they are due to an underlying problem. These underlying problems could be a medication side effect, illness, nervous system infections, and tumors among others. Examples of secondary headaches include head injuries, hemorrhage, and meningitis. In general, if you have not experienced headaches in the past and are now having recurring frequent headaches, you should be seen by your doctor and x-rays or scans of your head and neck may be necessary. Most headaches are primary headaches and are relieved with the use of analgesics, however the onset and reoccurrence of new headaches should be evaluated by a physician to rule out secondary causes. |
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 Thimios D. Partalas, DC, DACNB, BSN-RN, MSN-FNP-C, DAAPMBoard certified Nurse Practitioner with special interest in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Functional Neurology Board certification in Electroneurodiagnosis (EMG/NCV) Dr. Partalas has been with Alamo Healthcare Systems since 1997. |
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