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  • Cluster headaches

    Find out about cluster headaches, which are severe attacks of pain on 1 side of the head, including the symptoms, when to get medical help and how they’re treated.

  • Tension headaches

    NHS information and advice about tension headaches. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatments, prevention and when to get medical help.

  • Hormone headaches

    Many women experience headaches caused by changes in their hormones. Read self-help tips and treatments for hormone headaches, also called menstrual migraines.

  • Headaches

    Read about some of the main types of headaches, and find out when you should get medical advice.

  • Intracranial hypertension

    Intracranial hypertension is a build-up of pressure around the brain. It can cause severe headaches and problems with your vision.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Symptoms

    The most common early symptom of cavernous sinus thrombosis is a headache.

  • Migraine

    Find out about migraines, including symptoms and how they're treated.

  • Cavernous sinus thrombosis - Complications

    About 1 in 3 people with cavernous sinus thrombosis die, and many people who survive it go on to develop further problems.

  • Benign brain tumour (non-cancerous) - Diagnosis

    Find out how a benign (non-cancerous) brain tumour is diagnosed. After an initial assessment, you may have a neurological examination and further tests.

  • Fibromyalgia - Symptoms

    Fibromyalgia has many symptoms that tend to vary from person to person. The main symptom is widespread pain.