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What Causes Headaches After Rides?

I recently went on a trip to minnesota and went to the fair on some rides. Shortly after the rides i feel nauseated. Not 2 days later i get frequent urination followed by a sore throat and a severe headache that is just mainly in the front of my head more to the right side. 4 days later my sore throat goes away and i still have a severe headache. At first i took excedrin and it worked now it doesnt work at all. I would like to know if it is something i ate or the rides. I also got bit by alot of mosquitos but that was all week so i dont think it was that. What do you think?
Tue, 20 Dec 2016
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes:

- a viral infection of the upper airways
- hyperventilation related to the rides
- a sinus infection.

That is why, I would recommend consulting with your attending GP for a physical check up and some tests:

- a sinus X ray study
- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation
- an urine analysis for infection (considering the frequent urination).

A brain CT scan may be needed.

Meanwhile, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, because persistent high blood pressure could lead to chronic headache.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Best wishes, Dr. Aida

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What Causes Headaches After Rides?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: - a viral infection of the upper airways - hyperventilation related to the rides - a sinus infection. That is why, I would recommend consulting with your attending GP for a physical check up and some tests: - a sinus X ray study - complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation - an urine analysis for infection (considering the frequent urination). A brain CT scan may be needed. Meanwhile, I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, because persistent high blood pressure could lead to chronic headache. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida