India, Sept. 9 -- Headaches are among the most common health complaints, often brushed aside as a result of stress, lack of sleep, or dehydration. While many do subside on their own, persistent or unusual headaches can sometimes signal deeper, more serious health issues. Experts warn that ignoring such symptoms may delay timely diagnosis and treatment of underlying complications.

Dr. Priyanka Sehrawat, a neurologist and general physician who earned her doctorate in neurology from AIIMS, has outlined five headache-related symptoms that should not be ignored. In an Instagram video from September 7, she explained the possible causes of these warning signs - ranging from difficulty in maintaining balance to fever and blurry vision - that may...