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Migraines & headaches overview

Migraines and other types of headache - such as tension headache and sinus headache - are painful and can rob you of quality of life. Migraines are common and according to the NHS affect one in four women and one in 12 men in the UK. Migraine symptoms include a pounding headache, nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity. Headache remedies include various types of pain killers. Migraine treatments may also include anti-sickness drugs and medications to prevent or stop headaches.

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Headaches basics

According to the Migraine Action Association, migraines are the most common neurological condition in the developed world, and they affect more than 15% of the UK population. It’s estimated less than 2% of the population has never had a headache.

What types of headaches are there?

There are several types of headaches–150 diagnostic headache categories have been established!

Headaches basics

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