WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR HEADACHE?
The location of the headache also points to its cause. Ask yourself the following questions; I’ve provided the possible causes after each question.
1. Does the pain start in my neck and radiate up through my head? Do my headaches tend to appear when I’m stressed? The headache is probably due to tension.
2. Do I have a pain in my forehead that’s accompanied by sinuses that feel blocked? It’s probably a sinus headache.
3. Does the top of my head feel as though it’s pounding? Elevated blood pressure may be the cause, but this is also a sign of tension.
4. In addition to a headache all over the head, do I feel numb in the arms or legs, am I vomiting, and/or has my vision changed? It’s probably a migraine.
5. Is this the worst headache I’ve ever had, and am I vomiting as well? The cause may be a brain aneurysm—call the doctor immediately.
6. Do I have a fever, and am I experiencing seizures? The cause may be an infection of or tumor in the brain.
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