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1.  Headache
Seven out of 10 people in the U.S. have at least one headache per year, according to the American College of ...
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  • Headache
2.  Tension Headaches
A tension headache is the most common type of headache. This type of headache can cause mild or moderate pain...
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  • Chronic pain
  • Noise intolerance
  • Irritability
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Headache
3.  Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a common condition that affects 31 million people in the United States ea...
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  • Sore throat
  • Pain
  • Headache
  • Bad breath
4.  Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are severely painful headaches that occur in clusters, meaning that you experience cycles o...
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  • Runny nose
  • Chronic pain
  • Eye pain
  • Headache
5.  Migraine Overview
Explore our doctor-reviewed articles for information on migraine, headaches and mixed tension migraines. Spec...
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  • Numbness of foot
  • Unable to concentrate
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6.  Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is the group of uncomfortable symptoms that occur when your body is...
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  • Mouth irritation
  • Sore throat
  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Headache
7.  Flu Overview
Learn about flu causes, symptoms and treatments.
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  • Tender lymph node
  • Shortness of breath
  • Moist skin
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8.  Common Cold Overview
The common cold is a virus that involves symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose and a headache. Learn the cause...
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  • Watering eyes
  • Body ache
  • Nosebleed
  • Headache
9.  Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when a person's neck is whipped backward and then forward very suddenly. This injury is most ...
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  • Depression
  • Paresthesia
  • Numbness of skin
  • Numbness of limbs
10.  Broken Bone
A broken bone, or fracture, happens when excessive force applied to your bone causes it to break or shatter. ...
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  • Earache
  • Depression
  • Depressed mood
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
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