Headache Treatment in Spain for Expats & Tourists
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera, MD
Licensed Physician No. 484814280 · Official Medical College of Bizkaia (Spain)
Headache assessment by video with an English-speaking GP.
Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera
Licence No. 484814280 · Urgent, non-emergency care
Common Symptoms
A bad or new kind of headache on a trip can be worrying. You want to know if a video visit is safe or if you should be seen in person. Headaches may bring:
- Pressure or throbbing pain
- Pain on one or both sides of the head
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Changes in your sight
- A tight, stiff neck
- Headaches set off by too little water, heat, stress or poor sleep
Headache pain can get in the way of work, sleep and travel. Careful questions help tell a common headache apart from one that needs an urgent exam or a scan.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera is an independent, bilingual GP licensed in Spain. Book a 15-minute video consultation in English or Spanish for €50, with a private electronic prescription issued under Spanish law when clinically appropriate.
How We Treat It
The doctor may ask how and when the pain began, where it is and how bad it is. He asks about other symptoms, such as weakness or numbness, and what sets it off. He also asks if you could be pregnant, which medicines you take and about past headaches. Treatment may include:
- Help to ease your symptoms
- Migraine treatment when clinically indicated
- Advice to prevent headaches that keep coming back
- Referral to a nerve specialist in person when needed
A video visit can suit some people with headaches. A new or unusual headache may need to be seen in person first.
Clinical Evaluation & Evidence-Based Protocol for Headache Treatment
During a telemedicine consultation with Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera (licensed medical practitioner No. 484814280 at the Official Medical College of Bizkaia), clinical evaluation adheres strictly to evidence-based medical (EBM) standards. The doctor conducts a thorough history, evaluating symptom duration, aggravating factors, prior treatments, and drug allergies to establish an accurate differential diagnosis.
Private Electronic Prescriptions (Receta Médica) Issued Under Spanish Law
When clinically indicated, Dr. Yelamo issues a private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Electrónica Privada) under Spanish law. The digital prescription contains a secure QR verification code accepted at all 22,000+ registered community pharmacies across Spain for immediate medication dispensing.
Itemized Invoices for Travel & Private Health Insurance Reimbursement
After your consultation, you receive an official medical report and an itemized invoice. The invoice shows Dr. Yelamo's licence details and tax ID. You can send it to your travel or private health insurer (such as Bupa, Allianz, Cigna, AXA or a US travel policy) to claim the cost back.
Preparing for Your Online Medical Consultation
Before your appointment, note when your symptoms started and any medicines you have already tried. Have your allergies and your usual prescriptions to hand. For a skin, rash or eye problem, sit in a well-lit room so the doctor can see it clearly.
Clinical Follow-Up & When In-Person Urgencias Are Necessary
Video care works well for common infections, mild sudden symptoms, skin rashes and repeat prescriptions. Some warning signs need emergency care in person: severe shortness of breath, a high fever you cannot bring down, chest pain or a stiff neck. If you have any of them, call 112 in Spain straight away.
When to Seek Immediate In-Person Care
Seek urgent medical attention if you have:
- A sudden, "worst-ever" headache
- New weakness, numbness, confusion, or trouble speaking
- Fever with neck stiffness
- Headache after a serious blow to the head
- New headache during pregnancy or after giving birth
- Vomiting that does not stop, or passing out
- New headache with severe changes in your sight
Frequently asked questions
Can headaches be treated online in Spain?
Yes, some. A headache you know well, of a usual type, can often be assessed online. A new, severe or unusual headache may need to be seen in person straight away.
Can I receive migraine medication online?
Medicine may be considered once the doctor has looked at your headache pattern and your current medicines. He also checks for reasons a medicine is not safe for you and for warning signs.
How can I tell if a headache is an emergency?
Get urgent help if the pain starts suddenly, or comes with weakness, numbness or confusion. The same applies to fever with a stiff neck, a head injury, a headache that starts in pregnancy, or pain that gets much worse fast. Call 112 in an emergency.
Online consultations are for urgent, non-emergency care. In a medical emergency call 112 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.
Every day · 07:30–20:30One named doctor, from first call to follow-up
Book a secure 15-minute video consultation with Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera for €50. Appointments every day, 07:30–20:30 (Spain time). For urgent, non-emergency care; in an emergency, call 112.
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