Change in the pattern of headaches
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Change in the pattern of headaches
A change in the pattern of headaches, such as more frequent or severe headaches, may mean that a new or different problem has developed. A sinus infection, high blood pressure, or a brain tumor can cause changes in the pattern of your headaches. Problems such as a cold or an injury to the neck will often go away with home treatment.
If you are experiencing a change in the pattern of your headaches and a new problem has developed, additional tests may be needed to diagnose and treat this problem.
If you have a new and different headache, use the questions in the Check Your Symptoms section to determine if and when to see a health professional.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | July 9, 2008 |
| Last updated: | July 09, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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