Head or face pain: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You have twitching, jerking, or a seizure.
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
- You have symptoms of a stroke. These may include:
- Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
- Sudden vision changes.
- Sudden trouble speaking.
- Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
- Sudden problems with walking or balance.
- A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.
- You have jaw pain and pain in your chest, shoulder, neck, or arm.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache.
- You have nausea and vomiting, or you cannot keep food or liquids down.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your head or face pain does not get better as expected.