7 Dangerous Types Of Headaches, Get To Know Symptoms Before Too Late

Dangerous type of headache (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Headaches are common complaints that almost everyone has ever experienced. However, the causes and symptoms experienced by each person can vary widely. There are headaches that are mild and there are also types of headaches that are dangerous.

Causes of headaches that can heal themselves usually arise due to fatigue, stress, or lack of sleep. However, some symptoms of headaches can indicate serious health problems that need special treatment.

If symptoms of headaches feel unusual and don't get well then you need to be aware of them. That's why it's so important to know what kind of headache is dangerous and how to treat it.

The following are some types of headaches that are considered dangerous and must immediately receive medical attention.

Headaches can be a sign of a stroke or brain tumor if accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty speaking, weakness or numbness on one side of the body, loss of sight.

This type of headache usually requires further examination. To find out the exact cause of this symptom of headaches, an action such as MRI or CT scan is needed to determine the exact cause.

Nausea and vomiting accompanied by headaches can be a sign of serious problems. These symptoms can indicate health problems such as vertigo, dengue fever, malaria, kidney disorders, concussion, or even bleeding in the brain.

If vomiting occurs that contains blood, it can indicate bleeding in the digestive tract, such as in the stomach, stomach, or intestines. The combination of headaches and vomiting, especially blood vomiting, is a situation that requires immediate medical attention.

Headaches can also indicate meningitis if accompanied by high fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, and nausea. Meningitis is an inflammatory condition in the membrane of the brain whose treatment requires emergency medical treatment.

This type of headache appears suddenly with a very high intensity of pain, often described as an "explosion on the head". Thunderclap headache can be a sign of a brain hemorrhage (subbarachnoid hemorrhage) or broken aneurism.

This condition requires emergency medical action because it can be life-threatening. If you have a very severe headache and suddenly, immediately visit a doctor or emergency service.

Headaches that slowly get worse over time can also be a sign of danger. This condition may indicate pressure in the brain due to tumors, excess fluids (hydrocephalus), or infections such as meningitis.

These symptoms should not be ignored, especially if headaches often occur at night or keep you from waking up from sleep.

If you experience a headache after a collision or head injury, this can be a sign of a concussion or a subdural hematoma (blood clot in the brain).

Other symptoms that need to be watched out for include nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, or blurred vision. Medical treatment is urgently needed to prevent further complications.

If you have tried various headaches, both prescription and non-reception, but the pain has not subsided, this could be a sign of chronic headaches or other more serious conditions, such as hemiplegic migraines or trigeminal Neuralgia. Immediately consult a doctor for a more appropriate diagnosis.

Those are some types of headaches that are dangerous and how to handle them. It is important to recognize symptoms that have the potential to be a sign of danger so that they can get the right treatment and immediately. Also read the cause of headaches while lying down.

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