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Had Headache At Forehead And Hurts With Cough. Feel Fluid In Head And Ears. Suggest?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Constant headache for 4 week is concerning; and it needs evaluation.
Practically, pain that is felt like a tight band around the forehead occurs with tension headache; however I have seen that tension headache do not last for more than 2-3 days. As you have this ache constantly for close to 4 weeks, I would order routine investigations at the earliest. Complete hemogram, ESR and CT scan of head would be the first set of test that I would consider. If the local physician cannot write a prescription to guide you, you can fix an appointment with a neurologist and get those done.
In the interim you can use round the clock painkiller - tylenol pain relief every 6-8 hours to control pain and avoid strenuous physical exercise.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Need evaluation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Constant headache for 4 week is concerning; and it needs evaluation.
Practically, pain that is felt like a tight band around the forehead occurs with tension headache; however I have seen that tension headache do not last for more than 2-3 days. As you have this ache constantly for close to 4 weeks, I would order routine investigations at the earliest. Complete hemogram, ESR and CT scan of head would be the first set of test that I would consider. If the local physician cannot write a prescription to guide you, you can fix an appointment with a neurologist and get those done.
In the interim you can use round the clock painkiller - tylenol pain relief every 6-8 hours to control pain and avoid strenuous physical exercise.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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