Hello, I Just Want To Ask About The Headache That

Posted on Mon, 12 Aug 2019

Question: Hello, I just want to ask about the headache that I'm experiencing, I've been feeling this for 2 days. I'm also stressed at work this past few days and I think this is connected to that. When I'm pressured at work the pain will occur. The pain is in both lower left and right at the back of my head, I felt something is squeezing my head. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of migraine is more likely.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Since your headache is associated with stress, possibility of migraine headache is more likely.
Best treatment of migraine is stress prevention.
So try to avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
For headache, take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
If this, headache problem is long standing like months, then you will need migraine specific treatment like propranolol and flunarizine combination.
So please let me know
1. Exactly since how long you have this stress related headache? 2 days only or for longer.
2. Have you checked your blood pressure?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T