Headache that won't go away

Recurring or stubborn headaches are often migraine or tension-type — both have effective prescription options a provider can start online.

Also called: chronic headache · daily headache · migraine attack

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

  • Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
  • High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
  • Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
  • Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

What headache that won't go away could be

The most common causes a clinician considers. This isn't a diagnosis — it's the differential a provider works through with you.

Migraines

Migraines is one of the more common causes of headache that won't go away. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Tension headache

Tension headache is one of the more common causes of headache that won't go away. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD — Medical Director
Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD

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