Almost everyone has a headache. In most cases, these intermittent headaches do not manifest as a more serious health condition. However, in some cases, headaches are only symptoms of certain underlying diseases or conditions.

There are two types of headaches, primary and secondary. Primary headaches are just headaches. Secondary headaches are caused when there are some other health conditions such as diseases, infections, brain tumors or other factors. With secondary headaches, headaches are only symptoms of a primary health disorder. By looking at a few factors, you can usually determine if your head pain is not a concern or a serious health condition.

If you have three or more headaches a week, this is not a natural thing. If you have three or more headaches a week, you should see a doctor. If you take painkillers almost every day or if your pain continues to get more intense, you should also seek medical help. It's time to discuss your problem with your doctor.

A sudden headache after a fall or other head injury may mean a major problem requiring immediate medical assistance. If the headache suddenly appears and is very strong, you should seek medical help again. There are many reasons to seek immediate help from a doctor. The most common cause is if you have a headache with a fever, seizures, double vision, stiff neck, mental concentration or confusion or a rash. Also, if you are over 50 and are experiencing new headaches like never before, it's time to ask for help.

Migraines usually go on one side of the head, but switch headaches from one headache to another. Pain can be a headache on one side or twice, then on the next or twice on the other side. This is normal. However, if the pain persists on the same side, it may be caused by a brain tumor.

Brain tumors are also often associated with other symptoms. When tumors push tissue on one side of the brain, they tend to cause loss of sensation or function on one side of the body. When a tumor causes an increase in brain pressure, it can cause other symptoms, such as loss of balance, vision problems in one eye or other unilateral symptoms.

If you have experienced symptoms that you think may be caused by brain tumors, it is important to seek medical help immediately. The faster the tumor is found, the greater the chance of successful treatment.

Is my headache caused by a brain tumor? was originally published on Spring