When to see a doctor?

Headache

Most headaches are not dangerous and are related to fatigue, lack of sleep, dehydration, or stress.

What to do at home?

  • Rest in a quiet, dimly lit room.
  • Drink water and do not skip meals.
  • Maintain regular sleep habits and reduce screen time.

See a doctor within 1 to 2 days if:

  • Headache recurs multiple times a week.
  • Gets progressively worse week after week.
  • Wakes you up from sleep.
  • A new type of headache and you are over 50 years of age.

Go to emergency immediately or call 122 if:

  • Sudden and extremely severe headache, like the worst headache of your life.
  • Following a fall or head injury.
  • Accompanied by fever and stiff neck.
  • Weakness or numbness on one side of the body, facial drooping, or speech difficulty.
  • Loss of vision, confusion, loss of consciousness, or seizures.

Children & Pregnant Women

  • Pregnant woman: headache with blurred vision or swelling of the face and hands, especially in the second half of pregnancy, go to the hospital immediately.
  • Child: headache with persistent vomiting or extreme drowsiness, take them to a doctor immediately.