Headaches (minor)

Headaches are caused by many different things including stress, tension, and viral infections such as colds. Rarely headaches may be due to bleeding and tumors in the brain.

Headache treatment includes medicines for pain like ibuprofen. Rest, cold or hot packs on painful areas of the head and neck, and massage of the sore muscles may help.

NOTIFY YOUR DOCTOR right away, return to ZoomCare, or go to the Emergency Department immediately in case of the following:

If you have a fever, chills, or repeated vomiting.
If you have an episode where you pass out.
If you have difficulty with vision, unusual numbness or weakness.
If you have severe pain despite medicine.
If you have any confusion.
If you experience stiffness in the neck.
If there is worsening of your condition or your general health.