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Expert's headache warning as it could be a sign of something more serious

Following a local case, NHS guidance says a sudden, severe headache can be a sign of a stroke, as Esther Littlewood in Matlock, Derbyshire, described having a headache while watching '24 Hours in Police Custody' without a specific date, experts warn.
Most headaches are harmless and managed with rest, hydration, and paracetamol or ibuprofen, but The Green Clinic warns a thunderclap headache can signal a stroke.
Paramedics and hospital staff found Esther Littlewood had three seizures and was rushed to Chesterfield Royal Hospital, where an MRI revealed a stroke.
Medical advice stresses calling 999 immediately if you suspect a stroke and calling NHS non-emergency number 111 for worrying headaches, as Esther Littlewood urges early action after her full recovery.
Dr Rupa Parmar warns the speed of symptom onset is a concern, stressing stroke symptoms happen suddenly and early detection ensures the best chance of survival and recuperation.

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