Brain & nervous system
Headaches, dizziness, tingling, memory changes and vision changes cover a broad range of possible causes. Some patterns need emergency care.
A neurological history and examination — combined with blood pressure, glucose and, where appropriate, blood tests — usually clarify whether onward specialist input or imaging is needed.
Common symptom patterns
- · Tension-type headaches on most days
- · Migraines with visual aura
- · Positional dizziness on standing
- · Tingling in the hands or feet
When to book a GP
- · Frequent headaches interfering with daily life
- · Persistent tingling or numbness
- · Memory or concentration concerns
When urgent help may be needed
- · Sudden severe 'thunderclap' headache
- · Facial droop, slurred speech or one-sided weakness
- · New seizure
- · Sudden loss of vision
Call 998 (UAE ambulance) or attend the nearest emergency department.
Symptoms in this category
Related blood & diagnostic tests
- · Full blood count
- · HbA1c
- · Vitamin B12
- · Thyroid function
- · MRI/CT (partner referral)
Related Aafiyah services
FAQs
When is a headache an emergency?+
Any sudden, severe 'thunderclap' headache — the worst headache of your life — needs emergency assessment. So does a new headache with fever and neck stiffness, weakness on one side, speech changes, seizures or new confusion.
Other symptom categories
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