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Endless headaches could be a sign of mental illness

Endless headaches require examination and treatment (Image: Shutterstock)

Many Kenyans manage headaches with painkillers and gulping gallons of water. But experts warn that persistent headaches might be a symptom of mental illness, which requires examination and treatment.

There are three types of headache disorders: migraine, Cluster Headache (CH) and medication overuse.

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