4. Headaches
Headaches can signal a range of different health problems, including something as slight as dehydration to something more serious such as a warning sign of an impending stroke. All persistent headaches should ideally be reported to your doctor so that the potential cause of it can be found sooner rather than later.
When describing your type of headache to your doctor, ensure that you are specific about the symptoms that you are experiencing with it – and the type of associated pain that you are experiencing. The type of pain (whether throbbing, stabbing or pulsating) can tell your doctor more about what the source of your headache could be.
When the carotid artery is blocked, the impaired blood flow to the brain is the primary cause of the headache – and it could be fatal if left untreated. This is why it’s vital to report any kind of headaches that persist or recur.