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Suggest Remedy For Headache After Accidental Inhalation Of Water Through Nostrils
Question: I accidentally sucked water into my nose while taking a shower yesterday. My husband watched a special on brain eating amoeba not too long ago. I'm terrified now that I sucked n. floweri into my head and will die. I have a slight headache today.
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be of any danger or risk of N. fowleri
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Naegleria fowleri infections are rare though commonly found in warm lakes, pond or contaminated swimming pools. In US, in last 10 years only about 35 cases of N. fowleri reported with maximum belonging to contaminated recreational water.
In your case infection with a tap water during shower is next to impossible.
The reason of headache may be stress or some sinus problem.
Be calm
Consult a doctor only if you get headache with vomiting, fever , seizures, loss of consciousness or abnormal behaviour( symptoms of brain infection)
Again i am reassuring that it is unlikely in your case to get such a infection.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
neurologist
Unlikely to be of any danger or risk of N. fowleri
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Naegleria fowleri infections are rare though commonly found in warm lakes, pond or contaminated swimming pools. In US, in last 10 years only about 35 cases of N. fowleri reported with maximum belonging to contaminated recreational water.
In your case infection with a tap water during shower is next to impossible.
The reason of headache may be stress or some sinus problem.
Be calm
Consult a doctor only if you get headache with vomiting, fever , seizures, loss of consciousness or abnormal behaviour( symptoms of brain infection)
Again i am reassuring that it is unlikely in your case to get such a infection.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
neurologist
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