What can be done for headaches lasting over a week?

MRI: If you have a headache lasting for a week, i would go for an urgent brain MRI or cat scan. A cerebral aneurysm rupture or brain tumor, or cerebral bleeding should first be ruled out. If scan are negative, then check blood pressure. High blood presure could be source of headahe. If normal, i would check thyroid hormone levels. If negative, evaluate the neck. Muscle spasms, neck disc problems, .

Need diagnosis: Many poss causes for long-lasting has.Depends on location & associated symptoms; fever, sinus pressure, neck tension, etc.Some causes are potentially serious, even life-threatening while others are benign, but painful.A good history & phys incl osteopathic hands-on exam is first step to finding cause.Additional testing may be necessary.See osteopathic dr. Asap for full exam.Treatment follows diagn.