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Headache Disorders, Secondary

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Definition: Conditions with HEADACHE symptom that can be attributed to a variety of causes including BRAIN VASCULAR DISORDERS; WOUNDS AND INJURIES; INFECTION; drug use or its withdrawal.     
Examples Post-Dural Puncture Headache; Post-Traumatic Headache; Vascular Headaches
Other names Secondary Headache Disorder; Headaches, Analgesic Rebound; Headaches, Analgesic Overuse; Headache, Analgesic Rebound; Analgesic Overuse Headache; Headache, Analgesic Overuse; Headache Disorder, Secondary; Disorders, Secondary Headache; Disorder, Secondary Headache; Analgesic Rebound Headaches; Analgesic Overuse Headaches; Secondary Headache Disorders; Analgesic Rebound Headache

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