Headache syndromes, characterised by recurrent headache, are one of the commonest medical complaints of the nervous system and can carry a variety of symptoms affecting quality of life.
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Headaches are one of the commonest medical complaints. Your symptoms will often help determine the cause and appropriate treatment. The commonest causes include:
The majority of the time, the headaches are not the result of a life-threatening illness but nevertheless can be very disabling. Effective treatments are available which can reduce the frequency and severity of the headaches, improving quality of life.
It is important that headaches are assessed by a specialist to rule out causes of secondary headaches due to serious underlying disorders which include:
These vary depending on the type of headache that you have, and these can be evaluated further by your specialist. Symptoms may include:
It is advised to contact a healthcare professional or your GP if you are experiencing:
The following need immediate medical care:
o weakness
o numbness
o change in vision
o personality change
o confusion
o seizures
o fever, rash, neck stiffness
Learn more about when to see a neurologist for headaches and migraines in this article.
There are many effective treatment options available and these will be recommended to by your specialist depending on the type of headache you have. For primary headaches, these include:
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