Each of us faces headaches over time. That is why most people do not take their headaches seriously.
Some people prefer to wait patiently ("everyone is in pain, it will stop soon"), while others prefer to take one of the painkillers as soon as the headache starts.
Of course, in many cases the cause of headaches is tension and stress. However, sometimes "ordinary" headaches appear as a symptom of very serious and dangerous diseases, and in this case, a person's health and even life can be endangered if timely medical care is not provided.
So when can a headache be a symptom of a serious illness?
- Brain tumors. This is one of the most dangerous diseases accompanied by headaches. Fortunately, this is a very rare disease. Only 0.5% of patients who see a doctor for headaches are diagnosed with the disease. However, this does not mean that everyone is insured against the development of this serious disease. The symptoms of brain tumors are different - frequent severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness, etc. If you experience such symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
- Convulsions, fever, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, etc. The accompanying symptoms of acute headache indicate the development of stroke. In this case, it is necessary to call an ambulance immediately.
- Inflammation of the meninges - meningitis is also accompanied by severe headaches. In addition to headaches, the patient may experience nausea and vomiting, intolerance to bright light, fever, dizziness, etc. develops symptoms such as. The patient in this condition should be treated immediately.
- Sometimes a person may not feel any serious pain immediately after a head injury (severe blow, fall, etc.). However, a few days after the trauma, the patient may develop severe headaches. In this case, consult a doctor immediately.
- In some eye diseases (eg glaucoma), the patient feels severe headaches. In this case, the headaches are accompanied by pain inside and behind the eyes, a feeling of tightness and swelling of the eyes. If you experience these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. If left untreated, glaucoma can result in blindness.
- Cerebrovascular aneurysm, which is one of the most dangerous diseases, can also cause very strong and depressing headaches (usually on one side of the head), wear on one side of the face, pain in the eyes, impaired vision, etc. accompanied by symptoms. An aneurysm that is not detected and treated in time can rupture, resulting in the death of the patient.
- Headaches can be a symptom of serious diseases such as hemorrhoids and frontitis.
So, if you have frequent headaches, become stronger and more unbearable over time, accompanied by other symptoms (nausea, vomiting, nausea, fever, etc.), consult a doctor immediately. Even the most serious disease detected in time is treated more quickly and successfully.
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