Headache is the most common symptom that a person may experience in their lifetime. It is true that it causes concern in patients as to whether it is a manifestation of a serious brain disease.
In most cases, it is a benign symptom that can be relieved with simple analgesic treatment. There are various types of headache, such as tension headache, migraine, etc., the analysis of which is the subject of neurology. In some cases, however, headache is due to a serious brain disease.
This means that it may be due to the presence of a tumor or spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage (headaches usually have a sudden onset). In these cases, the patient should be examined immediately by a neurosurgeon.
The first reason is the onset of headache accompanied by projectile vomiting (i.e., vomiting with great force). This is usually accompanied by nausea. The headache may subside after the vomiting has stopped.
The second reason is the occurrence of seizures (convulsions) during the headache episode.
The third reason is the occurrence of neurological deficits along with the headache. The patient may experience double vision (seeing objects twice), unsteadiness when walking and falling to the ground, weakness in an arm or leg, and speech disorders.
If the symptoms appear suddenly, the patient should immediately undergo a CT scan of the brain and a neurosurgical examination.
If it lasts for days or weeks, then you should undergo a brain MRI and be examined by a neurosurgeon.
Please contact the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Therapis General Hospital, Mr. Faidon Liakos, at 2117291111 or 6944874901.
Schedule your appointment today at 210 729 1111.
