Schedule a workup without delay if your headache follows a head injury, occurs only on one side of your head, is made worse by lying down, or occurs together with weakness or numbness. A dull ache at the front of the head that's worst in the morning and occurs with nasal stuffiness and a cough, on the other hand, could signal sinus problems. Dizziness is common in older people, but it shouldn't be blamed on the aging process itself. These could be signs of a neurologic brain disorder such as a stroke or multiple sclerosis. Also, try to be specific as possible about what you're feeling.
True vertigo is most often due to an inner ear disorder.
But dizziness can also manifest itself as a feeling of faintness, poor balance, or wooziness. These different types of dizziness can signal different problems. For example, dizziness that occurs only upon standing might indicate orthostatic hypotension - a sudden drop in blood pressure. Sudden brief episodes of lightheadedness could indicate the presence of a heart arrhythmia, while loss of balance can be a sign that a brain tumor is present. Harmful bacteria may have entered the wound.