Change in the type of headache pain


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Change in the type of headache pain


A change in the type of headache pain may be a sign of a new problem or a sign that the problem that is causing the headache is getting worse. Changes in the type of pain could range from dull to sharp, from throbbing to squeezing, or from mild to more severe.

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Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated July 9, 2008

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Last updated: July 09, 2008
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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