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By Dr. Awss Zidan What are the causes of headaches? Headaches can happen for many different reasons. They are generally classified in one of two types: 1) Primary, meaning they are diseases on their own, without being a symptom of another disease. These primary headaches include migraines, tension headaches and clusters. they are the most common reason for headaches. 2) Secondary, meaning they arise in setting of other illnesses or conditions, such as meningitis or brain tumors.

Who should you see for your pain? Dr. Awss Zidan explains: Medical specialties can be confusing at times, and even intimidating to the hurting patient who is just trying to find the right doctor for their symptoms. While the responsibility of a sound referral always falls on your primary care provider (PCP), it is still helpful to understand the different roles different physicians play in your management, so you know what to expect in the interview with them, and what you will achieve by the end of it.