Headaches
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a headache with a severe stiff neck or a fever?
See significance of a headache with a severe stiff neck or a fever if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If you need information on how to take a temperature, see the topic Body Temperature.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a severe stiff neck?
Yes Do you have a fever of 39.5°C (103°F) or higher?
Yes Do you think you have a moderate fever but you are unable to measure your temperature?
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: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: September 15, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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