Symptom combination
Severe Headache and Headache
146 conditions commonly cause both severe headache and headache in India.
Conditions causing both symptoms
Other acute sinusitis
Moderate
facial pain, nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, headache
ℹ️ if symptoms persist beyond 10 days or are severe
Chronic pansinusitis
Moderate
facial pain, thick nasal discharge, nasal congestion, reduced sense of smell
ℹ️ within 1-2 weeks if symptoms persist
Dengue fever [classical dengue]
Moderate
high fever, severe headache, pain behind eyes, joint pain
ℹ️ within 24 hours
Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Moderate
prolonged visual aura, flashing lights before headache, zigzag patterns in vision, moderate to severe headache
ℹ️ within 1-2 days if symptoms are new or worsening
Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, not intractable, with status migrainosus
Emergency
severe prolonged headache with vision changes, stroke-like symptoms with migraine, weakness or numbness during migraine, continuous severe headache
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance or go to emergency room
Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, intractable, with status migrainosus
Emergency
severe uncontrollable headache with stroke symptoms, persistent weakness with severe migraine, vision loss and severe headache, continuous neurological problems
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance, this is life-threatening
Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, intractable, without status migrainosus
Emergency
severe headache, visual disturbances, numbness, weakness on one side
ℹ️ immediately - call emergency services
Cyclical vomiting, in migraine, intractable
Serious
severe nausea, repeated vomiting, abdominal pain, headache
ℹ️ immediately during episodes, regular follow-up for management
Frequently asked questions
What causes severe headache and headache together in India?
Common conditions that cause both include:
Other acute sinusitis, Chronic pansinusitis, Dengue fever [classical dengue], Persistent migraine aura without cerebral infarction, not intractable, without status migrainosus, Persistent migraine aura with cerebral infarction, not intractable, with status migrainosus.
When should I see a doctor for severe headache and headache?
See a doctor within 24 hours if symptoms are severe,
persistent beyond 2 days, or worsening. Call 112 for any emergency.
Important: This is general health information only — not medical advice.
Always consult a qualified doctor. Emergency: call 112.
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