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When to Have Your Headaches Evaluated |
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About 90 percent of all headaches are not caused by a serious disorder and can be treated effectively with herbal pain relievers alone or in combination with rest, ice packs or a variety of relaxation techniques. However, there are certain symptoms that should be regarded as indicators that a competent medical diagnosis is called for. These include: |
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Headache associated with convulsions. |
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Headache accompanied by confusion or loss of consciousness. |
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Headache following a blow to the head. |
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Headache associated with pain in the eye or ear. |
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Persistent headache in a person who was previously headache-free. |
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Recurring headache in children. |
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Headache that interferes with normal life. |
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Headache that occurs three or more times per week. |
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Headache that worsens over a period of weeks or months. |
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Headache following a head or neck injury. |
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Headache that begins after age 50. |
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Headache accompanied by blurred vision or slurred |
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