Something you must know about headaches.
What are the four types of headaches?
The most common types of headaches are:
- Tension
- Cluster
- Sinus
- Migraine
What can headaches be a sign of?
Headaches can be a sign of:
- Dehydration
- Tumor
- Nerve pain
- Medication toxicity
- Stress
- Depression
- Stroke
When should you be concerned about a headache?
You should be concerned about a headache when:
- You have a change in the headache pattern
- You have an unusually sudden severe or intense headache
- You have a headache that increases when you cough or change positions
- Your headache occurs with fever, confusion, visual disturbances or blurred vision, slurred speech, decreased alertness or reaction time, memory loss, numbness, dizziness, weakness, or seizures