What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Throbbing headache
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Visual changes with some attacks
Understanding care
Clinical care may include assessment of headache pattern and discussion of trigger, acute and preventive plans. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
A sudden exceptionally severe headache, new neurological deficit, fever with stiff neck or major vision change requires urgent care. Arrange review for a changing or disabling headache pattern.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
