{"id":3639,"date":"2023-12-28T05:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T10:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/headaches\/?p=3639"},"modified":"2023-10-28T07:42:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T12:42:56","slug":"what-makes-a-headache-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mickeylieberman.com\/headaches\/what-makes-a-headache-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes a Headache Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Headache Dangerous<\/span><\/p>\n

Most headaches are NOT dangerous. In fact, tension-type headaches and migraines are very common and remain the focus of most health care providers and patients who suffer from headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most important factor to consider is when the typical headache is suddenly different.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of these different symptoms may include<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7slurred speech<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7difficulty communicating or formulating thought<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7seizures<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7fainting or loss of consciousness (even for a few seconds)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7memory lapses<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7double or blurred vision<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7profound dizziness<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 numbness in the face or half of the body<\/span><\/p>\n

An alarm should sound off telling you to get this checked ASAP as these symptoms, when they deviate from the norm may be indicative of a more serious condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

This can be challenging as seizures are often related to migraines and might be a common symptom of a migraine headache for some migraine sufferers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs of a dangerous headache include:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. A headache that starts suddenly, especially if it’s of a severe degree.<\/span>
\n2. Headaches that start later in life, especially after the age of 50.<\/span>
\n3. A change in the quality of headaches.<\/span>
\n4. Visual changes, including double vision or loss of vision.<\/span>
\n5. Weakness, numbness, or any other neurological symptoms.<\/span>
\n6. Fevers especially of rapid onset.<\/span>
\n7. Change in mental status including sleepiness, hallucinations, speech changes, or confusion.<\/span>
\n8. Weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

If there is ever ANY doubt about a dangerous headache, your physician should be contacted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically, the migraine patient will notice a fairly consistent set of symptoms and even though the headaches can vary in intensity, the sequence of events is fairly consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any type of headache has the potential to become a serious medical problem. If your symptoms are different than what you normally experience, you must see your doctor as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

Only your doctor can determine what is causing the problems, run whatever tests are necessary and advise the best treatment that is available.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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