Symptoms | Diagnosis | Self–Care | ||
Step One | ||||
Do you also have body ache, nausea or loose motions? | Yes | You might have the flu or gastroenteritis. | If So | Use medicines for cold, flu symptoms or for diarrhea. |
No | ||||
Is your headache severe, does light hurt your eyes, or are you feeling nauseated? | Yes | You might have MENINGITIS, which might cause bleeding inside your brain. This is a serious infection around your brain and spinal cord. | If So |
You need to see your physician or go to the OPD right away. |
No | ||||
Have you hurt your head recently? | Yes | You may have CONCUSSION, a bruise or SUBDURAL HEMATOMA, caused by blood pushing on your brain. | If So |
URGENT Call your doctor right away. |
No | ||||
Are you feeling numb, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs? Do you have high blood pressure? | Yes | It could be a STROKE or a blood clot. | If So |
You need to see your physician or go to the OPD right away. |
No | ||||
Do you have pressure around your eyes or a running nose? | Yes | It could be sinusitis. | If So |
Try a cold medicine for 2 days if it still persists see your doctor for further treatment. |
No | ||||
Is your headache in both temples and extending into your neck, or is it when you are working in one position for hours or after driving a car. Is it related to stress or anxiety? | If So | URGENT Call your doctor right away. |
Self-Care Flow Chart of Headache
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