Headache is one of the most common symptoms in daily medical practice. Headache is one of the most common reasons for patients to consult a doctor. According to epidemiological data, every person complains of headache at least once in some period of his life. Every year, 40% of the entire population has severe headaches. In addition to being very common, another important feature of headaches is that they have many potential causes.
Headaches are generally examined under two subheadings.
1. Headaches that are not caused by another disease;primary'primary' headaches: In this group, tension-type headaches and migraines are the types we encounter most frequently. This is the headache group that can be treated with regular follow-ups in cooperation between the doctor and the patient.
2. Headaches caused by another disease in the brain or body; secondary 'secondary' headaches: This is a group of headaches that require application to a healthcare institution as soon as they are noticed, red alert headaches are in this group.
If you have a headache
- If it starts very severely and suddenly,
- If it becomes increasingly severe and does not go away,
- Sneezing, If it occurs with straining, sexual activity or effort,
- If it occurs after head trauma,
- Numbness in arms and legs If accompanied by neurological symptoms such as weakness, visual impairment, speech difficulty,
- If it does not improve despite treatment,
- If you are constantly feeling dizzy If it is localized in the same area,
- If it is accompanied by high fever and drowsiness,
- If it has just started at an older age,
You are faced with a red alert situation.
We should not ignore or neglect that these findings may be a sign of serious and life-threatening diseases such as brain hemorrhage, brain tumor, nervous system infection. , we should not try to treat it on our own, we should definitely seek support from a neurologist.
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