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Headache
The medical term is cephalalgia. It is a feeling of pain that can occur on either both sides or just one side of the head or neck. Headaches can be sharp, dull, or throbbing, and can radiate to different areas of the head. They typically last less than an hour but can last for several days.
Is a type of:Headache disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Body locations
Head, Neck (back)
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