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What Causes Pain In Head Centered In And Around Left Eye?
Question: Have had an painful headache all day, woke with it centered in & around my left eye, just notice one pupil is smaller then the other. I'm 53 yr old male with multiple medical issues, very concerned? Can you help? In addition, I live in a very rural area in Norther Minnesota, disabled with rumitory arthritis, heart conditions, deteriorated discs in back, pace maker, bad knees and unfortunately more. Up until October 6th,2014 the one PC Dr in town has been subscribing me 10/325 Norco monthly. Abruptly stopped. Can you mail a prescription to me?
Brief Answer:
Need details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I have concluded from your description that you are having pain in head and behind eyes with dilated pupil. Is that correct? To help you better i need to know some more information so that i can guide you in a better way. Kindly tell:
1. Since when are you having these problems?
2. Do you have difficulty in focusing objects?
3. Does headache occurs in whole head or in half head?
4. Is headache associated with photo-sensitivity(feeling of very bright light)?
5. Does pain occurs in pulsatile manner?
6. Are you on any kind of medication?
7. How much sleep normally you take?
8. Does headache occurs after some stress or inadequate sleep?
9. Are you taking any medication for your medical issues?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I have concluded from your description that you are having pain in head and behind eyes with dilated pupil. Is that correct? To help you better i need to know some more information so that i can guide you in a better way. Kindly tell:
1. Since when are you having these problems?
2. Do you have difficulty in focusing objects?
3. Does headache occurs in whole head or in half head?
4. Is headache associated with photo-sensitivity(feeling of very bright light)?
5. Does pain occurs in pulsatile manner?
6. Are you on any kind of medication?
7. How much sleep normally you take?
8. Does headache occurs after some stress or inadequate sleep?
9. Are you taking any medication for your medical issues?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
1. Since when are you having these problems?>Started 10.31.14
2. Do you have difficulty in focusing objects?>yes
3. Does headache occurs in whole head or in half head?>now the whole head
4. Is headache associated with photo-sensitivity(feeling of very bright light)?>YES
5. Does pain occurs in pulsatile manner?Kinda, now constant
6. Are you on any kind of medication?yes, A lot
7. How much sleep normally you take? 10-12 hrs
8. Does headache occurs after some stress or inadequate sleep? yes
9. Are you taking any medication for your medical issues? only have Acetaminophen, was taking Codine but Doctor won't give anymore as of 10.6.14
2. Do you have difficulty in focusing objects?>yes
3. Does headache occurs in whole head or in half head?>now the whole head
4. Is headache associated with photo-sensitivity(feeling of very bright light)?>YES
5. Does pain occurs in pulsatile manner?Kinda, now constant
6. Are you on any kind of medication?yes, A lot
7. How much sleep normally you take? 10-12 hrs
8. Does headache occurs after some stress or inadequate sleep? yes
9. Are you taking any medication for your medical issues? only have Acetaminophen, was taking Codine but Doctor won't give anymore as of 10.6.14
Brief Answer:
Probably Migraine Headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them and conclude that you most probably have migraine headache. In this, brain sends waves which causes pain. Initially its unilateral but later on can spread to whole head. There are two kinds of treatment for it; immediate & preventive. I usually start my patients with sumatriptan at an initial dose of 25mg for pain relief. In addition, preventive medication can also be started to reduce the frequency(if headache occurs often). Options include propanolol & amitriptyline. Most of these drugs are prescription drugs so you need to visit hospital to get them.
General Care:
There are some general aspects which if taken care off then helps to reduce the frequency & intensity. They include:
1. Diet:
Following food aggravates symptoms:
> Alcohol
> Caffeine overuse
> Chocolates
> Citrus Food & banana
> Dairy cheese
> Vinegar
2. Stress:
Stress is a potent stimulator of headache. If you have past history of stress related issues then you need to visit hospital to get medication for it as they are prescription only.
3. Exercise:
Try to have a walk in the evening for 30-45 mins. Change in environment will help to reduce stress & improve health.
4. Sleep:
You mentioned that you have a 10hr sleep which is good enough. Make sure you keep it adequate.
5. Light:
Flashing lights like in clubs also stimulates the headache so you need to avoid them.
Conclusion:
Migraine can be prevented so you need not to worry. Just simple care can help you in leading a healthy life. As you mentioned that you have difficulty in focusing objects so do visit an ophthalmologist for eye checkup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Probably Migraine Headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them and conclude that you most probably have migraine headache. In this, brain sends waves which causes pain. Initially its unilateral but later on can spread to whole head. There are two kinds of treatment for it; immediate & preventive. I usually start my patients with sumatriptan at an initial dose of 25mg for pain relief. In addition, preventive medication can also be started to reduce the frequency(if headache occurs often). Options include propanolol & amitriptyline. Most of these drugs are prescription drugs so you need to visit hospital to get them.
General Care:
There are some general aspects which if taken care off then helps to reduce the frequency & intensity. They include:
1. Diet:
Following food aggravates symptoms:
> Alcohol
> Caffeine overuse
> Chocolates
> Citrus Food & banana
> Dairy cheese
> Vinegar
2. Stress:
Stress is a potent stimulator of headache. If you have past history of stress related issues then you need to visit hospital to get medication for it as they are prescription only.
3. Exercise:
Try to have a walk in the evening for 30-45 mins. Change in environment will help to reduce stress & improve health.
4. Sleep:
You mentioned that you have a 10hr sleep which is good enough. Make sure you keep it adequate.
5. Light:
Flashing lights like in clubs also stimulates the headache so you need to avoid them.
Conclusion:
Migraine can be prevented so you need not to worry. Just simple care can help you in leading a healthy life. As you mentioned that you have difficulty in focusing objects so do visit an ophthalmologist for eye checkup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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