Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve.
Also called: Headache, Headaches.
Conditions associated with headache
The following conditions have been associated with headache in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Acquired methemoglobinemia
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Acute radiation syndrome
Acute radiation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
American trypanosomiasis
American trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxyge...
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Arginine vasopressin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations
B-cell immunodeficiency, distal limb anomalies, and urogenital malformations is a medical condition that may b...
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Boutonneuse fever
Boutonneuse fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bronchogenic cyst
Bronchogenic cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CACH syndrome
CACH syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Carney triad
Carney triad is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacemen...
Chickenpox
A highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash, most common in children....
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A disorder characterized by profound fatigue that does not improve with rest and is worsened by physical or me...
Chronic Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses lasting more than 12 weeks, causing nasal congestion, facial pressure, and postnas...
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Cluster Headache
Severe, recurring headaches that occur in cycles, typically centered on one eye with tearing and nasal congest...
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate headache
When investigating headache, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Amino Acids Urine Test
This urine test panel can help discover deficiencies in amino acids. It is used for diagnosis and monitoring o...
Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
Blood Type & Blood Disorders
Order the blood type testing or blood disorder lab tests you want. Fast, easy and affordable lab tests that do...
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Complete Blood Count Test Cbc Test With Differential
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test helps to give an overall view of general health and screens for a broad scop...
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Esr Test
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test, also called a sedimentation rate or sed rate, is used to ...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside headache
Bloating
A feeling of fullness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen, often related to gas, digestion, or fluid retenti...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Excessive Sweating
Sweating more than is needed to regulate body temperature, which can accompany fever, anxiety, hypoglycemia, o...
Irritability
Easily annoyed or frustrated mood, which can be caused by stress, sleep problems, hormonal changes, or mood di...
Pale Skin
Unusually light or pale skin that can be a sign of anemia, reduced blood flow, or low blood pressure....
Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat that often worsens when swallowing, commonly caused by viral o...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if headache is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom headache mean?
Headache is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve.
Which conditions are associated with headache?
Headache has been reported in association with 200 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 17q11 microdeletion syndrome, Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, Acquired methemoglobinemia, Acromegaly, Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about headache?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.