First aid - Head pain
 

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Most headaches are minor, and you can treat them with a pain reliever.

Some head pain, however, signals a dangerous or serious medical

problem. Don't ignore unexplained head pain or head pain that steadily

worsens. Get medical attention right away if your head pain:

Develops suddenly and severelyAccompanies a

fever, stiff neck, rash, mental confusion, seizures, changes in vision,

dizziness, weakness, loss of balance, numbness or difficulty speakingIs severe and follows a recent sore throat or respiratory infectionBegins or worsens after a head injury, fall or bumpIs a new pain, and you're older than 50Is excruciating and affects just one, reddened eyeProgressively worsens over the course of a single day, or persists for several days