HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Headaches And Palpitations During Pregnancy?

Hi, I am 16 weeks pregnant. Im a bit concerned about my pregnancy because i ve had consistent headaches throughout my pregnancy. I have noticed that my heart beats faster during the time that I am having headaches. The headaches last 15 minutes at most but I get them throughout the whole day. I had gestational diabetes so i m not sure if that s what s causing the headaches.
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
I understand your concern.
* You have gestational diabetes with head ache & palpitation.- That points to high blood pressure. Please get it checked & exclude /diagnoase it first- for it can cause problem in pregnancy. If it is noted, you need regular medicines prescribed by your doctor along with healthy ( Diabetic) diet in multiple small servings, restricted salt./ regular pregnancy checkups./exercises/ meditation & calmposed positive mind.
* Gestational diabetes can cause low blood sugar - so have more frequent/small servings of food you are advised to take accompany blood / diabetes can accompany high blood pressure.
* Palpitation may be from anxiety/ accompanying blood pressure.
* Even refractory error may lead to head ache. Get your eyes checked to exclude it.
* Your head ache need not be due to blood pressure- it can be Migrain- which needs,
- your own observation for triggering factors & avoid them,
-Have regular sleeping pattern./ avoid stress/tension-
- Exercises,massage, relaxation techniques,positive psychology help.
-Use biofeedback technique.
Prevention by above methods will need minimum medication
- migrain medicines( aspirine, NSAIDs, Triptans,ergots )can be taken in minimum possible dose as & when required can be taken with your doctors advise
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Headaches And Palpitations During Pregnancy?

Hi, I understand your concern. * You have gestational diabetes with head ache & palpitation.- That points to high blood pressure. Please get it checked & exclude /diagnoase it first- for it can cause problem in pregnancy. If it is noted, you need regular medicines prescribed by your doctor along with healthy ( Diabetic) diet in multiple small servings, restricted salt./ regular pregnancy checkups./exercises/ meditation & calmposed positive mind. * Gestational diabetes can cause low blood sugar - so have more frequent/small servings of food you are advised to take accompany blood / diabetes can accompany high blood pressure. * Palpitation may be from anxiety/ accompanying blood pressure. * Even refractory error may lead to head ache. Get your eyes checked to exclude it. * Your head ache need not be due to blood pressure- it can be Migrain- which needs, - your own observation for triggering factors & avoid them, -Have regular sleeping pattern./ avoid stress/tension- - Exercises,massage, relaxation techniques,positive psychology help. -Use biofeedback technique. Prevention by above methods will need minimum medication - migrain medicines( aspirine, NSAIDs, Triptans,ergots )can be taken in minimum possible dose as & when required can be taken with your doctors advise Thanks.