Headaches
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Has a headache awakened you from sleep?
See significance of a headache that awakened you from sleep if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Is your headache so severe that you cannot return to sleep?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Were you awakened from sleep by a headache but were able to return to sleep?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: July 12, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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