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| When to Have Your Headaches Evaluated |
| About 90 percent of all headaches are not caused by a serious disorder and can be treated effectively with herbal pain relievers alone or in combination with rest, ice packs or a variety of relaxation techniques. However, there are certain symptoms that should be regarded as indicators that a competent medical diagnosis is called for. These include: |
| Sudden, severe headache. |
| Headache associated with convulsions. |
| Headache accompanied by confusion or loss of consciousness. |
| Headache following a blow to the head. |
| Headache associated with pain in the eye or ear. |
| Persistent headache in a person who was previously headache-free. |
| Recurring headache in children. |
| Headache that interferes with normal life. |
| Headache that occurs three or more times per week. |
| Headache that worsens over a period of weeks or months. |
| Headache following a head or neck injury. |
| Headache that begins after age 50. |
| Headache accompanied by blurred vision or slurred |
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