Headaches Unveiled
Headaches are common… but What are the Emergency Warning Signs that tell you to seek care Immediately?
Almost everyone has had a headache at some point. Headaches can be due something as simple as uncontrolled allergies to something as serious as a life-threatening aneurysm.
Here we review the most common headache causes AND what the most concerning warning signs are that help you know when you should seek immediate care.
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The most common type of headaches is “tension-type” headaches.
Tension-Type headaches are most often caused by one of the following:
- excessive caffeine intake
- alcohol intake
- vision problems
Correcting the underlying problem relieves these headaches.
When should I be concerned about a headache?
Headaches can be a sign of a life-threatening emergency. The following signs are reasons to seek care immediately:
- It is the all-time worst headache ever
- The headache is worst upon waking
- There was loss of consciousness
- Uncontrollable vomiting
- Loss of vision
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