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What Causes Recurring Headaches?

I been having headaches since last week Pain starts behind my left ear and goes to of my head off and on through out the day i took Ibuprofen 800mg and the pain goes away for 6 hours then comes back I can t swollow cause hurt to do so help me please
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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I have gone through your symptoms and feel that you may have a throat infection. I feel this because you complain of difficulty in swallowing and also have ear pain.

A throat infection can lead to a headache and this is what may be causing the issue in you. It will help me if you can tell me if you have a cough and sputum along with this. If the sputum is yellowish in colour, then you will need to take antibiotics as it would mean that you have a bacterial throat infection.

Also, Iburofen is not the best medication to be taken for headache. You should be taking Paracetamol 500mg as it is more effective.

Here are a few things you can try to help you:
- Drink lots of water
- Have a good amount of sleep
- Add salt to warm water and gargle 5 times a day

I hope this helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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What Causes Recurring Headaches?

Thank you for choosing us I have gone through your symptoms and feel that you may have a throat infection. I feel this because you complain of difficulty in swallowing and also have ear pain. A throat infection can lead to a headache and this is what may be causing the issue in you. It will help me if you can tell me if you have a cough and sputum along with this. If the sputum is yellowish in colour, then you will need to take antibiotics as it would mean that you have a bacterial throat infection. Also, Iburofen is not the best medication to be taken for headache. You should be taking Paracetamol 500mg as it is more effective. Here are a few things you can try to help you: - Drink lots of water - Have a good amount of sleep - Add salt to warm water and gargle 5 times a day I hope this helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.