The averageheadachedoesnt require a call to a neurologist or even your family doctor.
But if youre experiencing frequent headaches and usingmedicationfor them regularly, thats a different story.
Approximately 7 out of 10 people talk to their primary care doctor first, according to theAmerican Headache Society.
Make careful notes about your headache experiences before you go to the doctor.
Although primary headaches can be painful and debilitating, they arent life-threatening.
UrinalysisA urine sample may be ordered to help rule out infection and other health conditions.
Imaging TestsComputed tomography(CT) ormagnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scans may be ordered.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)This test can show your doctor whether there are changes in brain wave activity.
It can help diagnose brain tumors, seizures, head injury, and swelling in the brain.
Madeline Vann, MPH, LPC, is a freelance health and medical writer located in Williamsburg, Virginia.
She has been writing for over 15 years and can present complicated health topics at any reading level.
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