The clumsy filing system has been a huge headache.
the third stage in a migraine that involves the head pain; the pain is usually pulsating, occurs only on one side of the head, and lasts 4 to 72 hours; however, despite the usual pattern, migraine may occur on both sides of the head and alternate from side to side
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"
pain or discomfort in the head or face area Headaches can be single or recurrent in nature, and localized to one or more areas of the head and face
A pain in the head from any cause Tension headaches and migraine headaches account for 90% for all headaches A migraine is a complex of symptoms that presents clinically as discrete episoded of severe headache with associated features, such as phonophobia (abnormal sensitivity to sound), photophobia (abnormal sensitivity to light), nausea and emesis (vomiting)
If you say that something is a headache, you mean that it causes you difficulty or worry. The airline's biggest headache is the increase in the price of aviation fuel = problem. Pain in the upper portion of the head. Episodic tension headaches are the most common, usually causing mild to moderate pain on both sides. They result from sustained contraction of face and neck muscles, often due to fatigue, stress, or frustration. Headaches are treated with aspirin, acetaminophen, or other NSAIDs. Chronic daily headaches are similar but more frequent. They usually have a psychological cause and respond to certain antidepressants. They may also come from overuse of pain relievers. Migraine and cluster headaches are vascular headaches. Headaches may also be caused by distension of arteries at the base of the brain, from fever, hangover, or an attack of high blood pressure. Headache can be a symptom of meningitis, hemorrhagic stroke, or tumour
If you have a headache, you have a pain in your head. I have had a terrible headache for the last two days