Headache Home Care

  • Bed rest and adequate sleep. Consider resting with the head in a elevated position with one or two more pillows. Take medicine as instructed by doctor.
  • Try to relax and decrease stress.
  • There are many causes of headache and some causes are still unknown. Return to the outpatient clinic for further follow-up.
  • Return to the emergency department if there are following symptoms:
    1. Blurred vision or double vision
    2. One-sided limb weakness/numbness/pain
    3. Neck stiffness
    4. Fever up to or over 39’C
    5. Persistent vomiting
    6. Loss or change of consciousness

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