How can a Hola online doctor work out what type of headache I have? 

Hola online doctors usually diagnose migraines based on your clinical history and symptoms. They may ask about:  

• Where the pain is located, such as on one side of the head or across the forehead.  

• Whether the pain feels throbbing, pulsating, or like a dull ache.  

• Whether you have an aura, nausea, or sensitivity to light and sound.  

Together, these details help your doctor differentiate between tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches and plan the right next steps.   

See a doctor online with Hola Health typically within 15 minutes (Based on typical wait times; may vary by demand and practitioner availability). Start your online telehealth consult for migraine now. 

Can an online doctor refer me to a specialist or provide test referrals for headaches? 

Yes. If your headaches are persistent, severe, or different from your usual ones, your telehealth doctor may refer you to a specialist or arrange pathology tests or imaging referrals, where clinically appropriate.  

When to call 000 — do not use telehealth for these presentations 

Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately if you experience: 

• A sudden, severe headache that reaches full intensity within seconds — known as a thunderclap headache 

• A headache with weakness, numbness, confusion, or difficulty speaking 

• Unexplained vomiting, vision changes, or sudden behavioural changes 

• A headache with fever and a stiff neck 

• A headache following a head injury