Headache
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The general treatment of a headache includes:
Cold compresses
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Narcotic pain medication
Relaxation techniques
Headache clinical trials
The treatment of headache depends on the cause:
Anxiety disorder treatment
Brain tumor treatment
Cluster headaches treatment
Dehydration treatment
Encephalitis treatment
Epidural hematoma treatment
Acute glaucoma treatment
Hangover treatment
Head injury treatment
Heatstroke treatment
Hydrocephalus treatment
Hypertension treatment
Influenza treatment
Mastoiditis treatment
Meningitis treatment
Migraine headache treatment
Sinusitis treatment
Stroke treatment
Subarachnoid hemorrhage treatment
Subdural hematoma treatment
Tension headache treatment
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Related Topics:
Basilar migraine
Chronic headaches
Cluster headaches
Complicated migraine
Head injury
Migraine headache
Ocular migraine
Sinus headache
Spinal headache
Tension headache
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Last Updated: May 15, 2008
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