Headache is pain in the whole or a part of the head. It is common in a variety of illnesses, including both acute and chronic illnesses. Depending on the underlying condition there may be other associated symptoms.
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Liu, Z. (2009). Headache. In: Liu, Z. (eds) Essentials of Chinese Medicine. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-596-3_23
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