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By Mayo Clinic staffThe doctor will ask a series of questions about your headaches, such as when they started and what they feel like. Be sure to list all the medications you're taking, including the doses. Remember, your doctor is there to help you. The more the doctor knows about your headaches and medication use, the better care he or she will be able to provide.
Your doctor will probably do a physical exam to check for signs of illness, infection or neurological problems. If the cause of your headaches remains uncertain, you may need blood or urine tests to identify any underlying medical conditions. Sometimes imaging studies — such as an X-ray, computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging — are recommended.
