Headache — Which Doctor Should I See?

Common causes include tension, migraines, dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, stress, poor sleep, infections, and eye strain. Most headaches are not serious but persistent ones warrant medical evaluation.

Seek medical care if headaches are severe, sudden, frequent, accompanied by fever/vision changes/weakness, or if they're a new pattern for you. Call emergency services for sudden worst headache of your life.

Try resting in a quiet dark room, applying hot or cold compress, staying hydrated, taking over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and managing stress through relaxation techniques.