Secondary Headaches

Headaches caused by another disease or diagnosis, such as a tumor or infection. They can be caused by underlying conditions such as tumors, infection, high blood pressure, diseases of the brain, eye, ear and nose, blood clots and aneurysms. If you are experiencing this type of headache, it is important to seek help from a medical professional as any of these conditions can be life-threatening.

Symptoms

• Change in headache pattern
• Headache associated with a medical problem or neurological symptoms such as focal weakness
• Loss of consciousness or confusion
• Pain that becomes progressively more severe or is the 'worst' headache ever experienced