Pregnancy-Related Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a new or different headache?
See significance of new or different headache if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a headache with other symptoms, such as blurred vision and belly pain?
Yes Do you have a severe headache?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a moderate headache?
Yes Do you have a new or different headache?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have a mild headache for 24 hours that is not relieved with home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 7, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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