Symptoms of a serious headache
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Symptoms of a serious headache
New symptoms that occur with a headache may be a sign of a more serious problem, such as a stroke. Be aware of symptoms such as:
- A sudden, severe headache.
- Changes in balance or coordination.
- Fever.
- Mental changes, including confusion or sleepiness.
- Muscle weakness.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Numbness or tingling.
- Trouble swallowing or being unable to swallow.
- Vision changes.
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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