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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Headaches?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Question: From past few days i am getting a severe headache & it gets better when i take a tablet i.e Saridon
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A little more information is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.

I need a bit of information before we can try and address the issue.

Could you try and answer these questions?

1) Where does your head usually hurt during a headache—all over, on one side, or just in one spot? Do you get different kinds of headaches?

2) How often do you get a headache? How long do the headaches usually last? What time of day do the headaches start?

3) Describe the headache pain. Is it stabbing, dull, pulsating, aching, or sharp? Is the pain constant, or does it come and go? How severe is the pain?

4) Do any warning signs occur right before a headache begins? These might include visual changes (seeing jagged or zigzag lines, stars, flashing lights or colors, illusions with distorted size or shape), numbness in her arms or legs, or a sudden feeling of energy, fatigue, hunger, restlessness, or quick temper.

5) Do any other symptoms occur with the headaches? Other symptoms like fever or chills, lethargy, confusion, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, vision problems, problems with walking, or loss of bladder control.

6) Have you noticed anything that seems to trigger the headache, such as drinking alcohol, eating a particular food, or the start of her menstrual period? Do the headaches occur after physical exertion, such as exercise, sex, coughing, or bending?

7) What seems to make the headaches worse? Other than the Saridon, what helps the headaches go away?

See if you can answer these questions, it will help me narrow down the issue a bit.

In the meantime, using OTC pain Meds like IMOL, Brufen and Saridon will help control the headaches. Make sure you get plenty of rest and when you have a headache try and lie down in a dark room. Make sure you are well hydrated and are staying away from very highly sugary foods. A healthy diet with regular balanced meals will help as well.

Looking forward to your reply,

Vinay
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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Practicing since :2006

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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Headaches?

Brief Answer: A little more information is needed Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. I need a bit of information before we can try and address the issue. Could you try and answer these questions? 1) Where does your head usually hurt during a headache—all over, on one side, or just in one spot? Do you get different kinds of headaches? 2) How often do you get a headache? How long do the headaches usually last? What time of day do the headaches start? 3) Describe the headache pain. Is it stabbing, dull, pulsating, aching, or sharp? Is the pain constant, or does it come and go? How severe is the pain? 4) Do any warning signs occur right before a headache begins? These might include visual changes (seeing jagged or zigzag lines, stars, flashing lights or colors, illusions with distorted size or shape), numbness in her arms or legs, or a sudden feeling of energy, fatigue, hunger, restlessness, or quick temper. 5) Do any other symptoms occur with the headaches? Other symptoms like fever or chills, lethargy, confusion, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, vision problems, problems with walking, or loss of bladder control. 6) Have you noticed anything that seems to trigger the headache, such as drinking alcohol, eating a particular food, or the start of her menstrual period? Do the headaches occur after physical exertion, such as exercise, sex, coughing, or bending? 7) What seems to make the headaches worse? Other than the Saridon, what helps the headaches go away? See if you can answer these questions, it will help me narrow down the issue a bit. In the meantime, using OTC pain Meds like IMOL, Brufen and Saridon will help control the headaches. Make sure you get plenty of rest and when you have a headache try and lie down in a dark room. Make sure you are well hydrated and are staying away from very highly sugary foods. A healthy diet with regular balanced meals will help as well. Looking forward to your reply, Vinay