Cause of Headache
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Everything you need to know
Health Square
It might take some searching to find exactly what you need, but this article is a good guide to headaches; includes a discussion about some causes of headaches.
Orgasm headache
Postgraduate Medicine
Did you know that certain medications, including those used to treat sexual dysfunction, can be a cause of headache? Also, read how orgasm can trigger a headache.
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The worst headache of your life
Medline Plus
Although relatively rare, a subarachnoid hemorrhage can be a life-threatening cause of headache; familiarize yourself with the symptoms and call 911 immediately if you experience them.
It's (probably) not a tumah
Brain Tumor Society
While a brain tumor can definitely be a cause of headache, headaches alone without any other neurological signs like seizure or visual disturbances are rarely a sign of a tumor.
For the 50 and over crowd
eMedicine
Temporal Arteritis is a serious cause of headache in older people that may lead to blindness if untreated. See your doctor immediately if you suddenly experience pain around the temples.
Can you say hangover?
Medicine Net
Find out why too much alcohol can cause a headache and also get tips on reducing the chances of getting a headache and for dealing with one you have.
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12 reasons for headaches
Headache Expert
Visually pleasing page won't give you a headache and does a great job explaining some of the causes of headaches.
Cloudy, with a chance of headache
CBS News
Did you know that the weather may be a cause of headaches? Read about changes in altitude, high winds, bright lights and other environmental causes of headaches.
Determine if a sinus infection or other ailment is the cause of your headache; fixing the problem might stop the headaches completely.
Less common types of headaches
Cleveland Clinic
Almost everyone is familiar with migraines or tension headaches, but there are many other types of headaches with different causes. The right diagnosis is essential for proper treatment.
Australians get headaches, too
Better Health Channel
Headaches are universal. This informational page from Australia succinctly describes many causes of headache, some of which you might have missed.
Menstruation, pregnancy and menopause
Headaches
Don't expect cutting-edge graphics, just plain facts and figures, in this powerpoint presentation about the causes of headaches in women.
Borrow your kid's iPod
National Headache Foundation
Listen to the "7 Healthy Habits of Headache Sufferers" where physicians and headache sufferers address causes of headaches and ways to avoid them. Requires iTunes.
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Prevention is the best option
American Headache Society
Learn about 'headache hygiene', a way to avoid common causes of headaches through lifestyle changes and identifying migraine triggers.
Pacemaker for headaches
Health Scout
Even though the exact cause of headaches is still unknown, check out this new procedure that might provide relief for people who suffer from chronic, debilitating headaches.

