When to seek immediate medical care
Seek emergency help if:
- Sudden onset
- Follows recent head injury
- Involves an entire arm or leg
- Weakness, paralysis, or difficulty talking
- Confusion or dizziness
- Sudden, severe headache
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Begins or worsens gradually
- Affects both sides of body
- Comes and goes
- Seems related to certain tasks or activities, particularly repetitive motions
- Affects only a part of a limb, such as toes or fingers
Last Updated: May 25th, 2018
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