For life-threatening medical emergencies, call 911 without delay. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free and confidential crisis support.
Throbbing pain on one side of the head. But you can have pain on both sides.
Pain behind one of your eyes.
Moderate to very bad pain. The pain may be so bad that you can't do any of your usual activities.
Pain that gets worse with routine physical activity.
Pain that gets worse when you're around light, noise, and sometimes smells.
Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, or both.
Current as of:
April 30, 2023
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