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Can headaches be a sign of illness?

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A headache is one of the more common ways your body has for showing you that something is wrong. Headaches can be a sign of stress and fatigue. They can also be a sign of poor nutrition, low blood sugar and dehydration.

Thinking of headaches in terms of general illness, headache pain can be related to the common cold and sinus infections, as well as being caused by high blood pressure.

Headaches can also be a sign of more serious conditions, such as brain tumors, meningitis, and increased cerebrospinal fluid.

If you have a headache that is the worst headache of your life - go the ER immediately. If you have a headache that is paired with neurological symptoms - such as dizziness, visual disturbance, hearing disturbance, smelling strange scents, - or experience a fever and/or vomiting, seek medical care as soon as possible.

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