The worst-headache-of-your-life rule
A sudden, thunderclap headache reaching peak intensity in seconds can suggest bleeding in the brain and needs an ER visit.
Other red flags
New headache after age 50, headache with fever and stiff neck, headache with vision changes or one-sided weakness.
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