Headaches are one of the most common disorders affecting the nervous system, be it a sudden throb or a constant pain; headaches can make it difficult for you to function normally.
Be it babies, teenagers, adults or the elderly, headaches spare no one. Headaches can be caused due to several reasons.
From underlying health issues to your food habits, several factors can trigger that throbbing pain which will want you to take a break from the world and sit in a dark, silent corner for some relief
While headaches can be quite bothersome, on most occasions, there is no need to worry about them.
Severe problems or health conditions do not cause most headaches; however, in some cases, the headache can be indicative that something is wrong.
Here are 7 signs that tells your headache isn’t normal:
1. Headache that changes intensity
There have been reports of people experiencing headaches in a higher intensity than the usual bouts of headaches. Suppose your headache feels both severe and different from what you usually experience. In that case, it could be indicative of any severe health issue that requires immediate medical attention.
2. Headache with a fever and stiff neck
Suppose your headache comes along with a fever and a stiff neck. In that case, it could be an indication that you are suffering from meningitis, an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes. In some cases, a bad headache accompanied by a fever can also cause you to have an altered mental state.
3. Worse headache of your life
Any headache can be bad, but in this case, the severity of the headache pain is exceptionally high, and you would require immediate medical attention. Intense headaches can be a sign of a potentially life-threatening condition. A sudden and severe headache can indicate an aneurysm or bleeding in the brain.
4. Pain behind/around your eyes
When the headache causes you to have pain around or behind your eyes, it is an emergency, and you should get a doctor to look at it. The headache pain can also cause a change in your vision, resulting in acute glaucoma, or a build-up of pressure in your eye that cuts off its blood flow and can result in blindness.
5. Headache after you hit your head somewhere
It goes without saying that head injuries should be evaluated by a medical professional, even if the damage is externally minor. A headache after a blow to the head may not be severe. Still, it can be indicative that you may have suffered a concussion or other brain injury. Along with the headache pain, a person will also experience loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea, and confusion.
6. Headache with continued vomiting and nausea
While it is normal to feel nauseous or have the occasional vomiting when you are suffering from a throbbing headache, experiencing frequent vomiting that goes on for longer than a day or two is not normal. Continued vomiting can cause dehydration, leading to severe health complications.
7. Changes in personality or functioning
Yes, headaches can cause that and no, we are not talking about MPD (multiple personality disorder). If the headache develops along with confusion, weakness, or loss of coordination, it could be the warning signs of a stroke and immediate medical intervention is necessary
