- Take an over-the-counter medicine for reducing the pain as soon as possible. Don't wait for the pain to become worse!
- Rest in a quiet, dark room with your eyes closed.
- Massage the base of your head with your thumbs.
- Take a warm bath or shower.
- Place a cold or warm washcloth, whichever feels better, over the area that aches. Or else, place an ice pack on the back or the top of the head.
- Try to relax. Meditation and yoga can help.
Call Your Doctor for
- Headaches that occur at the same time of day, week, or mouth.
- A headache that starts after taking a newly prescribed medicine or an over-the-counter medicine.
Get Immediate Care for
- A serious head injury or loss of consciousness.
- A headache accompanied by pain in one eye, blurred vision, double vision, slurring of speech, mental confusion, personality change, or difficulty in moving arms or legs.
- A headache along with a stiff neck, fever, lethargy nausea and vomiting.
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