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Suggest Remedy For Recurrent Headache With Tinnitus And Eye Pain
Question: I am having headache not too often but 2 times in a day and sometimes it happens at nights .. some times it comes with tinnitus ,nape pain , eye pain and back of my head feels ache also. It mostly happens when i got tired and working on the computer.
I am concerning if this is kind of a mass in my head ...
Any idea ?
I am concerning if this is kind of a mass in my head ...
Any idea ?
Brief Answer:
Brain mass unlikely
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
The fact that the pain episodes are transitory and are affected by getting tired by working on a computer makes the possibility of a brain tumor which you seem to fear less likely. In that case pain would be more persistent, at times more pronounced in the morning (because the intracranial pressure more high when lying down to sleep), accompanied often by vomiting as well as other symptoms like befavior changes, weakness or sensitivity changes on one side, visual deficits, balance and coordination issues etc.
It is more likely for it to be tension type headache due to work with tension of the neck muscles. So it is advised to do periodic breaks of 10 mins every 1-2 hours, and try to avoid staying too long in front of the PC (if possible). Anxiety triggers tension type headache as well, but I see from your past questions you are currently trying to address that. Relaxation exercises and activities like yoga help as well to prevent. To treat the pain over the counter painkillers like Ibuprofen should be enough.
Another possible cause of such pain may also be due to muscle strain and tension when there is a vision issue, a visit to evaluate visual acuity is recommended as well.
I remain at your disposal for other questions
Brain mass unlikely
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
The fact that the pain episodes are transitory and are affected by getting tired by working on a computer makes the possibility of a brain tumor which you seem to fear less likely. In that case pain would be more persistent, at times more pronounced in the morning (because the intracranial pressure more high when lying down to sleep), accompanied often by vomiting as well as other symptoms like befavior changes, weakness or sensitivity changes on one side, visual deficits, balance and coordination issues etc.
It is more likely for it to be tension type headache due to work with tension of the neck muscles. So it is advised to do periodic breaks of 10 mins every 1-2 hours, and try to avoid staying too long in front of the PC (if possible). Anxiety triggers tension type headache as well, but I see from your past questions you are currently trying to address that. Relaxation exercises and activities like yoga help as well to prevent. To treat the pain over the counter painkillers like Ibuprofen should be enough.
Another possible cause of such pain may also be due to muscle strain and tension when there is a vision issue, a visit to evaluate visual acuity is recommended as well.
I remain at your disposal for other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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