18 Symptoms of Dangerous Health Conditions Hiding in Plain Sight
By
The Captain
June 3, 2021
Particularly severe headaches
Headaches can not only be a warning sign of a stroke, but they can also be a symptom of meningitis, an infection affecting the membranes protecting the brain and spinal cord.
According to a study published in the journal Headache, meningitis patients described the pain as either sudden or the worst headache they’d ever experienced in their lives.
If the headache you’re experiencing comes with a high fever, you should take it seriously and contact your doctor. That’s because left untreated, meningitis can cause permanent neurological damage and even lead to death.
See also: 11 Surprising Things That Could Be Giving You Headaches
