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Question: My mother is having headache(over eye brows forehead and behind ears) and after that she starts to feel dizzy and uneasy.and this happen during evening or at days end.Then she has to take rest for 30-45 mins after that she feels normal.
Brief Answer:
I need more details
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Headache at this age needs careful evaluation. So ,I need further details to give you possible diagnosis.
1. Since when is she having headache?
2. Any photophobia or phonophobia associated with headache?
3. Any vomiting or nausea associated?
4. Her sleep pattern?
5. Any visual issues?
6. Any band like sensation over the head, like if something heavy is over the head?
7. Any weakness on any side of the body?
8. Any history of tingling or numbness in body?
9. Any history of seizures?
10. Severity of pain?
11. Any fever?
12. Any joint pains? Rashes?
I know it is a long list of questions but each and every question has its own significance.
So, i would be happy if you answer these questions point wise.
Also, if any past history she has, please mention it irrespective of you feel that it is significant or not.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
In addition to headaches(including behind ears) she feels uneasy and extremely tired.and then she has to take a rest,like she has to recharge her batteries.
1. Since when is she having headache?
Since last 4- 5 days
2. Any photophobia or phonophobia associated with headache?
No
3. Any vomiting or nausea associated?
No
4. Her sleep pattern?
Normal
5. Any visual issues?
No.she uses glasses
6. Any band like sensation over the head, like if something heavy is over the head?
No
7. Any weakness on any side of the body?
Weakness in legs
8. Any history of tingling or numbness in body?
No
9. Any history of seizures?
No
10. Severity of pain?
On a scale of 5 its 4.
11. Any fever?
No
12. Any joint pains? Rashes?
No
She has problem of gas.
Brief Answer:
Requires Evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
If there is so much pain I feel it should be investigated.
It is not migraine or tension type headache, the two most common type of headaches.
I would say Acute onset severe headache at this age should be investigated to rule out causes which can be problematic.
A pain due to gastric issues is not this much severe.
I advice following things:
1. MRI Brain
2. Xray Paranasal Sinuses.
3. All routine investigations.
At present for pain she can take Tablet Ultracet along with Pan-D.
Her pain would get relieved. But we should rule out any devastating conditions by an MRI.
This is my best advice for you.
Ask me if you have any further query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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