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Search Health InformationIt's not your brain itself that hurts during a headache; brain tissue can't feel pain. Instead, nerve endings such as those in your scalp or face react to stress or other triggers and signal your brain that you have a headache.
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/headache/detail_headache.htm© 2000-2011 Krames StayWell, 780 Township Line Road, Yardley, PA 19067. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
