Headache

Treatment in the home

·         Take painkillers in recommended doses (e.g. paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen). Do not give aspirin to children under 12 years old.

·         Rest in a darkened room

When to go to the doctors
Go IMMEDIATELY if;

·         Your headache is following a head injury

·         It is a very severe headache which has started suddenly

·         If you also have symptoms of drowsiness, a dislike to light, a rash which doesn’t disappear if you press it with a glass, or have pain and stiffness in the back of the neck

Go as soon as possible if;

·         You have other symptoms such as vomiting, visual disturbance, weakness or numbness and pins and needles

·         If your headache is aggravated by coughing or moving or lowering the head and has persisted for more than three days

·         If it continues to get worse after three days

•  It’s always there when you wake up