Symptom Checker
Headache
Headaches are very common and usually not life threatening. However, some headaches may represent a serious condition.
Does any of the following apply to you?
A recent head injury
The worst headache of your life
Severe headache that came on very suddenly
Trouble speaking
Trouble walking
Numbness, tingling or weakness in face or in an arm or leg on one side
Stiff neck and fever
Rash with headache
Passing out with headache
On blood thinner (Coumadin® or Lovenox®)
New type of headache after age 65
Recent tick bite
Exposure to carbon monoxide
Double vision
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