Pregnancy-Related Problems: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Do you have a new or different headache or vision problems?

See significance of new or different headache if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Do you have a headache with other symptoms, such as belly pain?

Yes

Do you have vision problems, such as decreased or blurred vision or flashes of light?

Yes

Do you have a severe headache?

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Do you have a moderate headache?

Yes

Do you have a new or different headache?

You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Have you had a mild headache for 24 hours that has not gotten better with home treatment?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	August 06, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer