Headache in children
The possible causes, symptoms and treatment of headaches in children Most children get at least one headache a year. Find out about possible causes and the symptoms you should be concerned about. Headache is pain of any sort in or around the ... [... more]
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Solpadeine headache (paracetamol and caffeine)
Solpadeine headache tablets and soluble tablets contain two active ingredients, paracetamol and caffeine. Solpadeine headache soluble tablets contain sodium and sorbitol. As such, they may not be suitable for people on a low sodium diet or with ... [... more]
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Beechams powders
Beechams powders contain two active ingredients, aspirin and caffeine. The contents of Beechams powders sachets should be dissolved in water before taking. Relieving mild to moderate pain, eg headache, migraine, nerve pain (neuralgia), period ... [... more]
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Migraine
A migraine is a throbbing, intense headache in one half of the head. It can affect people of all ages. The cause of migraine is not known. During an attack, the blood vessels in the brain dilate and then draw together with stimulation of nerve ... [... more]
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Headache - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Headache;Migraine;Eye;Stress;Male Information on Headache from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources A tension-type headache is the most ... [... more]
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Migraine - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Back pain;Headache;Migraine;Periods Information on Migraine from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources There are five distinct stages to ... [... more]
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Methanol
In the event of a fire involving methanol, use alcohol resistant foam or fine water spray and liquid-tight chemical protective suit with breathing apparatus Short-term exposure may result in drowsiness, headache, confusion, sickness and abdominal ... [... more]
Health Protection Agency |
Concussion
Concussion is a disturbance of function of the nerve cells in the brain as a result of a blow to the skull. This means that parts of the brain's functions are temporarily 'on hold'. The symptoms include temporary unconsciousness, headache and, ... [... more]
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Migraine Action
A migraine is a severe headache that usually affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by other distressing symptoms. Migraine is a severe headache, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Up to ten per cent of men in the UK are ... [... more]
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Migraine and headache
The Bandolier migraine site contains stories from Bandolier , plus abstracts of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or other studies about migraine. We are able to do this because of generous sponsorship from the Gwen Bush Foundation, and from an ... [... more]
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Tension headaches
Most people have headaches occasionally, but for some people they seriously affect quality of life and may be a sign of a more serious health problem. There are several different types of headache. The main types are: This is just a rough guide. ... [... more]
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Head injury
Common causes of head injuries, possible symptoms and where to go for support Head injury causes damage to the scalp, skull or brain. It can be a minor condition or severe and even life-threatening. Minor head injuries may cause headache, ... [... more]
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