| Almost everyone experiences a headache now and | | | | from a doctor and the most common reasons are if |
| then. In most cases these intermittent headaches will | | | | you have a headache that is accompanied by a |
| not be a sign of a more serious health condition. | | | | fever, seizures, double vision, stiff neck, loss of |
| However, in some instances the headache will only be | | | | mental focus or confusion, or rash. Additionally, if you |
| a symptom of some underlying disease or condition. | | | | are over 50 years of age and start experiencing new |
| There are two types of headaches, primary and | | | | headache pain that you never had before, it's time to |
| secondary. Primary headaches are simply head pain. | | | | seek help. |
| Secondary headaches are caused when some other | | | | Migraine headaches are usually experienced on one |
| health condition such as a disease, infection, brain | | | | side of the head, but will switch sides from one |
| tumor, or other factor is present. With secondary | | | | headache to the next. The pain can be on one side |
| headaches the head pain is just a symptom of the | | | | for a headache or two and then be on the other side |
| primary health disorder. By looking at a few factors it | | | | the next time or two. This is normal. However, if the |
| is usually possible to determine if your head pain is | | | | pain is continually on the same side it could be caused |
| nothing to be worried about or a serious health | | | | by a brain tumor. |
| condition. | | | | Brain tumors will normally be associated with other |
| If you suffer with three or more headaches a week, | | | | symptoms as well. They tend to cause a loss of |
| this is not a natural thing. If you are having three or | | | | sensation or function on one side of the body as the |
| more headaches a week you should see a medical | | | | tumor pushes against tissues on one side of the |
| doctor. You should also seek medical help if you are | | | | brain. When a tumor causes an increased amount of |
| taking painkillers almost every day or if the pain is | | | | pressure on the brain it can cause other symptoms |
| continually getting more intense, it's time to talk with | | | | such as loss of balance, vision problems in one eye, |
| a doctor about your problem. | | | | or other one-sided symptoms. |
| The sudden onset of a headache after a fall or other | | | | If you ever experience symptoms that you believe |
| head injury could signify a major problem and | | | | may be caused by a brain tumor it's important to |
| immediate medical assistance is required. If a | | | | seek medical help immediately. The quicker a tumor is |
| headache appears suddenly and is severe in intensity, | | | | discovered the better your chances of successful |
| you should again seek immediate medical attention. | | | | treatment. |
| There are many reasons to seek immediate help | | | | |