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Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2020
Question: Hello, I had a hookah all by myself last night(no marijuana). I starting getting light headedness. But at 3am I woke up shaking, feeling cold but my body was boiling. I had a massive headache like never before, I thought I was going to die from it. Now it's the next day and I still have a headache, but not as strong as last night, but about 50% compared to last night. I also have pain at the back of my eyes which is constant and painfulish. I'm thinking I have high intracranial blood pressure, causing the headaches and also the high pressure in eyes (glaucoma). What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hookah sickness to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query.

There are two possible explanations for your issues:

1- Smoking hookah may cause some degree of carbon monoxide poisoning.

2- Hookah sickness (caused by changes in heart function, rate, blood pressure, etc.)

Since you are about 50% better, I think you passed the emergency period.

So, rest, use plenty of fluids, simple painkillers (paracetamol for example), fresh air, are necessary right now for a couple of days.

If you don't improve in a couple of days, you should see your Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Hello, I Had A Hookah All By Myself Last Night(no

Brief Answer: Hookah sickness to consider. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your query. There are two possible explanations for your issues: 1- Smoking hookah may cause some degree of carbon monoxide poisoning. 2- Hookah sickness (caused by changes in heart function, rate, blood pressure, etc.) Since you are about 50% better, I think you passed the emergency period. So, rest, use plenty of fluids, simple painkillers (paracetamol for example), fresh air, are necessary right now for a couple of days. If you don't improve in a couple of days, you should see your Doctor. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.