# Headache

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**What is it?**</span>

##### A painful sensation in any part of the head, ranging from sharp to dull, that may occur with other symptoms.

##### Most headaches are minor, and you can treat them with a pain reliever. Some headaches, however, signal a dangerous or serious medical problem. Don't ignore headaches that aren't explained or headaches that steadily worsen.

#### <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">**Symptoms:**</span>

##### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Get immediate medical attention if your headache:**</span>

- ##### Develops suddenly and severely.
- ##### Persists for several days.
- ##### Causes mental confusion or loss of consciousness.
- ##### Happens with seizures.

##### **<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Immediate medical attention also is needed if your headache occurs with new:</span>**

- ##### Dizziness or loss of balance.
- ##### Weakness or paralysis, such as in the arms or legs.
- ##### Numbness.
- ##### Difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
- ##### Reddened eye.

##### **<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Also seek medical attention if your headache:</span>**

- ##### Occurs with a fever, stiff neck or rash.
- ##### Is accompanied by changes in vision, such as blurring or seeing halos around lights.
- ##### Is serious and follows a recent sore throat or respiratory infection.
- ##### Begins or worsens after a head injury, fall, or bump.
- ##### Is triggered by changing the position of your head, coughing, sneezing, bending or physical activity.
- ##### Is a different type of headache from your usual type and you're older than 50.