June is Headache and Migraine Awareness Month.
Did you even know that was a thing?
There are many reasons people get headaches and most of us have had a headache at some point.
Today we review the most common causes as well as what the most concerning warning signs are and when you should seek immediate care.
Headaches can be due to allergies, caffeine withdrawal and even a life-threatening aneurysm.
Typical headaches are tension-type headaches and migraines.
Tension-Type headaches
Tension-Type headaches are most common and are often caused by the following 3 things:
excessive caffeine intake
alcohol intake
vision problems
It is important to know that headaches
can sometimes be a sign of a life-threatening emergency.
The following signs are reasons to seek care immediately:
You are having your worst headache ever
You have loss of consciousness
You have uncontrollable vomiting
Your headache is worst upon waking
You have loss of vision
