Headache Treatment: When to See a Doctor?
A comprehensive guide to understanding headache types and treatments.
Headaches are one of the most common health complaints. Most headaches are mild and can be treated at home.
Types of Headaches:
- Tension Headache: Most common, caused by stress and fatigue
- Migraine: Throbbing pain with light and sound sensitivity
- Cluster Headache: Recurring episodes of severe pain
When to See a Doctor:
- Sudden and severe headache
- Accompanied by fever or neck stiffness
- Gets worse over time
- After a head injury