Headaches are incredibly common, and most aren't a sign of anything serious. Common types include cervicogenic, migraine and tension-type headaches. These are often referred to as Primary Headaches. Things like stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, posture and neck or shoulder tension are common causes.
Some headaches though, can be caused by something else. These are referred to as secondary headaches, and these headaches can be a warning sign of something that needs further investigation.
In healthcare, we often call these “red flags.”
Having one of these signs doesn't necessarily mean something serious is wrong, but it does mean that the headache deserves appropriate medical assessment rather than simply trying to manage it yourself.
Here are some of the main headache red flags I think everyone should be aware of.
Some headaches though, can be caused by something else. These are referred to as secondary headaches, and these headaches can be a warning sign of something that needs further investigation.
In healthcare, we often call these “red flags.”
Having one of these signs doesn't necessarily mean something serious is wrong, but it does mean that the headache deserves appropriate medical assessment rather than simply trying to manage it yourself.
Here are some of the main headache red flags I think everyone should be aware of.
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