oa SA Pharmacist's Assistant - Headache in adults : medicine cupboard

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Extracted from text ... SA Pharmacist's Assistant [ Mar / Apr 2006 ] 22 OTC Management Medicine Cupboard Amayeza Info Centre ? A headache is any pain in the head, varying from dull to sharp and can be throbbing or constant. It can be localised to a small area or be felt all over the head. ? Headache is one of the most common medical problems. Some people have headaches often while others hardly ever have them. ? Headache without an underlying disease is called a primary headache e.g. tension, migraine and cluster headaches. ? Most headaches are muscle tension headaches or head pain ..