Common headaches affect a huge majority of the population. But some are symptoms of serious conditions like stroke, an aneurysm or concussion. In fact, headaches are one of the top 5 reasons why people go to an ER. And why you should go to Littleton Hospital’s ER.

Our expert neurologists, neuro-intervention specialists, and neurosurgeons are on call 24/7/365. Littleton Hospital also provides ImPACT testing for all ER concussion patients and is the only hospital in the area to provide personalized follow-up phone screenings by a concussion specialist.

So if you notice any of the following symptoms with a headache, call 9-1-1 immediately. Because every minute counts.

• Sudden, intense, severe headache
• Nausea, dizziness, or blurred vision
• Seizures or loss of consciousness
• Memory loss, confusion, loss of balance, speech/vision problems, or numbness

Read more about headaches, head injuries and the latest treatments by Littleton Hospital head specialists:

• New treatments for aneurysms
• The long-term effects of concussions
• New treatments for chronic headaches
• Life-saving care for traumatic head injuries
• Strokes striking younger people