Headache is a common neurological disorder that has been underestimated and under-treated by both patients and physicians. It could be serious if it is debilitating, and compromising functionality and quality of life of its sufferers. But it could be more serious if it is caused by underlying medical conditions that could be life threatening. Red flags that may point to underlying se
rious medical conditions include and not limited to new onset headaches at mid or late life, progressive worsening in frequency or intensity of chronic headaches, history of being awakened by headaches, headaches that are aggravated by cough, sexual activity or exercise or changing positions, headaches that are associated with weakness, numbness, blurring or loss of vision, alteration or loss of consciousness. Headaches could be serious as well if they are aggravated by cough or associated with fever, neck stiffness, mental status changes, history of recent head trauma or fall, alteration or loss of consciousness. Headaches that are precipitated by sexual activity may point to abnormal vessels in the brain or low pressure of the fluid around the brain. Patients who experience headaches that are associated with blurring of vision and diminished visual acuity should be evaluated for a condition that may involve inflammation of blood vessels and may lead to blindness.As noted above, head pain could be a symptom of a variety of medical conditions, including and not limited to the presence of brain bleeding, infections, abnormal vessels in the brain, elevated or diminished pressure of the fluid around the nervous system and inflammatory conditions of the blood vessels. Headaches could also be related to brain tumors, congenital abnormalities in the brain, such as low-lying brain or abnormal cysts in the brain. Some headaches have been related to cervical spine arthritis or disc protrusion.
rious medical conditions include and not limited to new onset headaches at mid or late life, progressive worsening in frequency or intensity of chronic headaches, history of being awakened by headaches, headaches that are aggravated by cough, sexual activity or exercise or changing positions, headaches that are associated with weakness, numbness, blurring or loss of vision, alteration or loss of consciousness. Headaches could be serious as well if they are aggravated by cough or associated with fever, neck stiffness, mental status changes, history of recent head trauma or fall, alteration or loss of consciousness. Headaches that are precipitated by sexual activity may point to abnormal vessels in the brain or low pressure of the fluid around the brain. Patients who experience headaches that are associated with blurring of vision and diminished visual acuity should be evaluated for a condition that may involve inflammation of blood vessels and may lead to blindness.As noted above, head pain could be a symptom of a variety of medical conditions, including and not limited to the presence of brain bleeding, infections, abnormal vessels in the brain, elevated or diminished pressure of the fluid around the nervous system and inflammatory conditions of the blood vessels. Headaches could also be related to brain tumors, congenital abnormalities in the brain, such as low-lying brain or abnormal cysts in the brain. Some headaches have been related to cervical spine arthritis or disc protrusion.For further details visit as : www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/news/1629044,6_1_NA17_HEALTHSUWAN_S1-090619.article
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