Worrying problem (8)

I believe the answer is:

headache

(Other definitions for headache that I've seen before include "Problem, nuisance" , "nasty problem" , "Migraine" , "Serious problem?" , "Pain in the cranium" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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