Headache
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Expert Headache & Migraine Care
Headache treatment requires identifying the underlying cause—whether tension, migraine, sinus infection, or another condition. We provide comprehensive evaluation, advanced diagnostic testing when needed, and effective treatment plans to provide relief. Walk-ins welcome at both Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily 8am-8pm.
When to Seek Headache Care
- Severe headache that comes on suddenly (thunderclap headache)
- Headache with fever, stiff neck, confusion, or vision changes
- Persistent headache lasting more than 3 days
- Headache following head injury
- New headache pattern in adults over 50
- Headache with nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light
- Headache that worsens despite over-the-counter medication
- Headache interfering with work or daily activities
- Recurring migraines requiring medical management
- Headache with numbness, weakness, or difficulty speaking
How We Diagnose & Treat Headaches
At True Compassion Urgent Care, we perform thorough evaluations to identify your headache type and underlying causes. Our medical providers assess your symptoms, medical history, and potential triggers. We offer advanced diagnostic capabilities including imaging when indicated, and provide targeted treatment plans with rapid relief options and preventive strategies.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
Recovery & Prevention
Recovery time varies by headache type. Tension headaches often improve within hours with treatment, while migraines may take 24-72 hours to fully resolve. We provide detailed instructions for managing symptoms at home, including rest recommendations, hydration guidelines, and trigger avoidance. For chronic headaches, we offer strategies to reduce frequency and severity. Return if you experience worsening symptoms, new neurological signs, or headaches that don't respond to treatment. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent but non-emergency conditions, visit True Compassion Urgent Care at either our Palm Beach Gardens or Stuart location. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. If you're experiencing a severe or sudden headache, come in immediately.
Seek emergency care immediately for sudden severe headache (worst headache of your life), headache with loss of consciousness, seizures, repeated vomiting, slurred speech, weakness on one side, or headache after significant head trauma. For other concerning headaches, urgent care is appropriate.
Yes, we provide comprehensive migraine treatment including prescription medications for acute relief and preventive strategies. Our medical providers can prescribe migraine-specific medications and create management plans to reduce frequency and severity of future episodes.
We have advanced diagnostic capabilities and can order CT imaging when medically indicated based on your symptoms and examination findings. Our medical providers follow evidence-based guidelines to determine when imaging is necessary for safe, effective care.
Tension headaches typically result from muscle tension, stress, or poor posture, causing a band-like pressure around the head. Migraines are neurological events often involving throbbing pain, nausea, and light sensitivity. Our providers perform thorough evaluations to distinguish between headache types and provide appropriate treatment.
Yes, sinus infections commonly cause facial pain and headaches due to inflammation and pressure in the sinus cavities. We can diagnose sinus-related headaches through examination and provide appropriate treatment including antibiotics if bacterial infection is present.
Please bring your photo ID, insurance card (if applicable), list of current medications, and a headache diary if you've been tracking symptoms. Information about headache frequency, triggers, and previous treatments helps us provide the most effective care.
Yes, for patients with frequent headaches or migraines, we can prescribe preventive medications and develop long-term management strategies. We also provide referrals to specialists when ongoing neurological care is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not rely on this information for emergency medical treatment.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.