Headaches
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a headache with nausea and vomiting?
See significance of a headache with nausea and vomiting 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 Do you have a moderate to severe headache with nausea and vomiting?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have mild to moderate dehydration, and you are not able to drink enough to replace lost fluids?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had a headache without other symptoms off and on for the past 48 hours?
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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