A sudden, intense headache can sometimes be a sign of stroke, especially a hemorrhagic stroke.
Discover more
Drug
health
pain
This type of headache may:
* Start very suddenly
* Feel unusually severe
* Be different from a person’s normal headaches
* Be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, confusion, or neurological symptoms
Not every severe headache means stroke, but a sudden “worst headache of your life” requires emergency medical attention.
## 8. Sudden Arm Weakness or Inability to Raise Both Arms
