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What Causes Headache, Heaviness In Stomach And Nausea?
Question: Hi All,
I have a problem of sharp headache on the left side (top/vertex of the head). Also feel heaviness in my stomach and nauseated during this time. Feel like vomiting but don't vomit, only gas comes out. Happens mostly on mondays
I have a problem of sharp headache on the left side (top/vertex of the head). Also feel heaviness in my stomach and nauseated during this time. Feel like vomiting but don't vomit, only gas comes out. Happens mostly on mondays
Brief Answer:
Need details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I would like to know few more details.
Since when are you having pain? Is pain radiating to neck and shoulders?
How long it lasts? Is it constant pain or intermittent pain? Is pain increasing when you expose to light?
Do you have or any family history of migraine? Do you drink alcohol on Sundays?
What about other days do you get pain?
Have you tried any medications?
Please confirm you age and occupation.
Kindly get back to me with details.
Need details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I would like to know few more details.
Since when are you having pain? Is pain radiating to neck and shoulders?
How long it lasts? Is it constant pain or intermittent pain? Is pain increasing when you expose to light?
Do you have or any family history of migraine? Do you drink alcohol on Sundays?
What about other days do you get pain?
Have you tried any medications?
Please confirm you age and occupation.
Kindly get back to me with details.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
I have stopped taking alcohol since the last 6 months. Pain is constant and not photosensitive. Though i do feel and sleeping with all lights off. Pain does radiate to my neck and i also have a problem of cervical lordosis. Generally goes away after i sleep in the night. Starts somewhere in the late afternoon and evening. I have been taking pantop and sodium diclofenac for the pain but it goes only after i sleep and wake up again. I have a desk job and look at the computer for long. Dont really get pain on other days but it does happen some other days as well but on monday it happens for sure. My age is 29 years
Brief Answer:
Suggestions below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for your information.
According to your history it seems like stress related headache which goes off when you sleep. And you get pain often on Mondays. It may be related stress regarding work. Do you have any tension regarding work?
Or other possibility is migraine (one side pain with nausea) even though you have not photosensitivity.
Or one more possibility is gastro esophageal reflux disease. It can also cause headache due to diet (oily, heavy meals, fast and junk food) and sedentary life.
I suggest you instead of pantoprozole alone I would like to add prokinetics to it like domperidone (PAN D). Take it 30 minutes before breakfast with empty stomach for 4 weeks. You can get it over the counter.
Avoid spicy food, oily food. Restrict hot beverages like tea and coffee.
Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can also cause headache.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables like salads. Do not skip meals.
If you are having stress then I suggest you do meditation and yoga. Listening music will help you.
If you will not feel better with aforementioned suggestion after 10 days then I suggest you visit a neurologist to rule out migraine. If it is migraine then you need to start anti migraine medications.
Meanwhile instead of diclofenac (it can cause gastric problems) you can take paracetamol 650 mg (Dolo) for pain.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Suggestions below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for your information.
According to your history it seems like stress related headache which goes off when you sleep. And you get pain often on Mondays. It may be related stress regarding work. Do you have any tension regarding work?
Or other possibility is migraine (one side pain with nausea) even though you have not photosensitivity.
Or one more possibility is gastro esophageal reflux disease. It can also cause headache due to diet (oily, heavy meals, fast and junk food) and sedentary life.
I suggest you instead of pantoprozole alone I would like to add prokinetics to it like domperidone (PAN D). Take it 30 minutes before breakfast with empty stomach for 4 weeks. You can get it over the counter.
Avoid spicy food, oily food. Restrict hot beverages like tea and coffee.
Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can also cause headache.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables like salads. Do not skip meals.
If you are having stress then I suggest you do meditation and yoga. Listening music will help you.
If you will not feel better with aforementioned suggestion after 10 days then I suggest you visit a neurologist to rule out migraine. If it is migraine then you need to start anti migraine medications.
Meanwhile instead of diclofenac (it can cause gastric problems) you can take paracetamol 650 mg (Dolo) for pain.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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