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I am experiencing headache (side: all sides) (quality: dull or aching sensation, sensation of pressure or fullness, feels sharp or stabbing, throbbing sensation, wakes you from sleep) (worsened by: altered sleep pattern, sneeze or cough, routine activity

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Doctor can examine: People get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Over-the-counter treatments include Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin, Alleve, Excedrin Migraine, etc... A bad or increasing headache, recurrent headache, weird headache, one that "wakes you from sleep," or other worrisome symptoms should be checked.

Answered 3/3/2018

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