Recognize when it's more than stress

Most headaches are nothing to worry about. But if headaches get in the way of your daily activities, work or personal life, ask your healthcare professional for help. Something other than stress may be causing your headaches.

Seek emergency care if your headache:

• Is sudden and severe.
• Occurs with fever, stiff neck, rash, confusion, seizure, double vision, weakness, numbness or trouble speaking.
• Follows a head injury, fall or bump to the head.
• Gets worse despite rest and taking pain medication you can buy without a prescription.

These symptoms may mean you have a medical condition that needs treatment right away.