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Headache

A headache is when your head hurts a lot. Your head is where your brain lives and helps you think and feel things, so it's important to take care of it. Sometimes a headache can happen if you're feeling sick, if you're really tired, if you're hungry, or if you're not drinking enough water.

There are different types of headaches, and they can happen in different parts of your head. Some headaches feel like a dull ache, while others can feel like a sharp pain that makes it hard to do anything else. Sometimes, you might also feel sick to your stomach or have trouble seeing clearly when you have a headache.

If you have a headache, it's important to tell a grown-up so they can help you feel better. Drinking some water or eating a healthy snack can sometimes help. If that doesn't work, your doctor can give you medicine to make the headache go away. Make sure to take care of your head and try to avoid things that can give you headaches, like too much screen time or not getting enough sleep.
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