Headaches
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you had a change in the usual pattern of your headaches?
See significance of change in the pattern of your headaches if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If you have a new and different headache, use the questions in the Check Your Symptoms section to determine if and when to see a doctor.
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you having headaches more often?
Yes Are your headaches more severe?
Yes Are your headaches interfering with your school, work, or social activities?
Yes Has the location of your headache pain changed?
Yes Has the type of pain from your headaches changed?
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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