Headache

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Home Care/Self Treatment:

  • Apply cool compress or ice packs to forehead every 2 hours
  • Rest in quiet dark room
  • OTC pain relievers

Seek Medical Attention if:

  • Headache persists beyond 24 hours without relief from home care treatment
  • Pain is “worst you’ve ever had” or different from your usual headache
  • Confusion
  • Fever

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