Headaches are normally nothing more than a minor inconvenience, but if your headache is severe or unusual, you might worry about stroke, a tumour, or a blood clot. Fortunately, such problems are rare.
We've spoken to experts to find out what symptoms mean your headache may be a medical emergency, and how to control the vast majority of headaches that are not threatening to your health.
What types of headaches are there?
Dr Steve Allder, consultant neurologist at Re: Cognition Health says headaches fall into two main categories: primary and secondary headaches. Primary headaches occur independently and are not caused by another medical condition. Allder explains the common types of primary headaches:
• Tension-type headaches are the most common and produce a dull, pressing, or tightening pain around the forehead,…