Headaches
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Is your headache caused or made worse by activity?
See significance of a headache that is caused or made worse by activity 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 severe headache that is made worse by any type of activity?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Is your mild to moderate headache caused or made worse by exercise?
Yes Is your mild to moderate headache caused or made worse by sexual activity?
Yes Is your mild to moderate headache caused or made worse by straining to have a bowel movement?
Yes Is your mild to moderate headache caused or made worse by coughing?
Yes Is your mild to moderate headache caused or made worse by bending your head forward?
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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