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Should i go to the hospital if headache has lasted more then than 2 hours and it never lasted this long before?

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Not necessarily: Most headaches do not require a trip to the hospital. Ibuprofen, rest and pushing fluids will usually help get rid of a headache. Signs that you need to go to the hospital are: worst headache of your life, headache with fever and stiff neck or headache with neurological or visual changes.

Answered 11/2/2017

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