Headaches can occur with whiplash and other accident-related concerns, but a new, severe, or changing headache requires appropriate medical evaluation.
Listen to the timelineShare symptoms that began at impact or appeared later.
Direct answer
Headaches can occur with whiplash and other accident-related concerns, but a new, severe, or changing headache requires appropriate medical evaluation.
What patients may notice
The symptom is a starting point.
Headaches and migraines may occur after a collision, and pain at the base of the skull can accompany some whiplash presentations.
Concerns worth mentioning at the exam:
A headache that began after impact
Pain near the base of the skull
Headache with neck stiffness
A change in headache pattern
Headache with other movement or sensory concerns
Symptoms after a collision?
Start with an individual evaluation.
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Clear, cautious answers to common patient questions.
Are headaches common after whiplash?+
Headaches are among the symptoms that may accompany whiplash and neck strain.
When is a headache an emergency?+
Seek urgent or emergency medical care for a sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, confusion, new neurological symptoms, or any other severe or life-threatening concern.
Can the website tell what caused my headache?+
No. A website cannot diagnose a headache. An appropriate medical evaluation is needed, especially when the headache is new or changed after a collision.