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Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is a pain in your head or face. There are several types of headaches, and tension headaches are the most common. While most headaches aren’t dangerous, certain types can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. What are the types of headaches? Primary headaches Dysfunction or over-activity of pain-sensitive features in your head causes primary headaches. They’re not a symptom of or caused by an underlying medical condition. Some people may have genes that make them more likely to develop primary headaches. Types of primary headaches include: Tension-type headache Migraine Headache Cluster Headache Secondary headaches An underlying medical condition causes secondary headaches. They’re considered a symptom or sign of a condition. Types of secondary headaches that aren’t necessarily dangerous and resolve once the underlying condition is treated include: Dehydration headache Sinus Headache Medication overuse headaches

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