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What Causes Severe Headache In The Mornings?
Question: Dear Doctor,
From the past one week i am noticing a severe headache in the morning after I wake up. It starts slowly and continues to up to 3-4 hours. It’s been occurring since past 4-5 days on a daily basis. I was on an official trip to Singapore and came back on last Sunday and having problem since then. It has never occurred to me before and have no heridatry reasons for this to happen. It could be beceasue of my sleep disorder in Singapore but now I am having enough sleep these days or due to high pressure in work. I am not sure though. Kindly help.
Thanks
XXXXXXX
From the past one week i am noticing a severe headache in the morning after I wake up. It starts slowly and continues to up to 3-4 hours. It’s been occurring since past 4-5 days on a daily basis. I was on an official trip to Singapore and came back on last Sunday and having problem since then. It has never occurred to me before and have no heridatry reasons for this to happen. It could be beceasue of my sleep disorder in Singapore but now I am having enough sleep these days or due to high pressure in work. I am not sure though. Kindly help.
Thanks
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Need details
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
According to your history it seems like Tension headache. It will take time to resolve.
However I would like to ask you few more details.
What is the exact site of pain in head? Is it radiating to neck or shoulder? Do you feel any giddiness, spinning of head or tinnitus?
Have you noticed any other thing triggers your pain other than work like any food item?
Do you have gastric problem?
Do you feel any pressure in ear or ear pain?
What all medications have you tried?
Do you have cold?
Need details
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
According to your history it seems like Tension headache. It will take time to resolve.
However I would like to ask you few more details.
What is the exact site of pain in head? Is it radiating to neck or shoulder? Do you feel any giddiness, spinning of head or tinnitus?
Have you noticed any other thing triggers your pain other than work like any food item?
Do you have gastric problem?
Do you feel any pressure in ear or ear pain?
What all medications have you tried?
Do you have cold?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Thanks for the reply. Here are my replies to your questions:-
What is the exact site of pain in head? - Ans) Pain is mostly at the Forehead.
Is it radiating to neck or shoulder? No its not.
Do you feel any giddiness, spinning of head or tinnitus? No
Have you noticed any other thing triggers your pain other than work like any food item? No only 1 hour after wake up and a bit at night
Do you have gastric problem? No
Do you feel any pressure in ear or ear pain? No
What all medications have you tried? - only combiflam tablet for 2 days
Do you have cold? No
What is the exact site of pain in head? - Ans) Pain is mostly at the Forehead.
Is it radiating to neck or shoulder? No its not.
Do you feel any giddiness, spinning of head or tinnitus? No
Have you noticed any other thing triggers your pain other than work like any food item? No only 1 hour after wake up and a bit at night
Do you have gastric problem? No
Do you feel any pressure in ear or ear pain? No
What all medications have you tried? - only combiflam tablet for 2 days
Do you have cold? No
Brief Answer:
Tension headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
After going through your given details it seems like simple or tension headache (Occupational related) may be due to your work stress and trip as you said.
It will take time, it is good that your getting enough sleep now.
If you get severe pain I suggest you take Nimusulide for 3 days after food.
Do some yoga and meditation if you feel stress or anxiety.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Tension headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
After going through your given details it seems like simple or tension headache (Occupational related) may be due to your work stress and trip as you said.
It will take time, it is good that your getting enough sleep now.
If you get severe pain I suggest you take Nimusulide for 3 days after food.
Do some yoga and meditation if you feel stress or anxiety.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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