Suggest Remedy For Severe Headache And Scalp Pain

Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016

Question: I have had a headache for several days - approx. 4 days. I appears to be a superficial ache on the surface of the scalp. It is very sensitive to touch. I have been coughing for last two weeks. The area is on top of the head to the right of the median of the head.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of migraine headache

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Unilateral headache with pain sensitivity to touch over head may be due to migraine.
Is there any nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound, light?
Any swelling, boil over head?
Any ear discharge?
You can take Naproxen twice daily for 3-5 days.
Visit a neurologist if symptoms persists or aggravates.
Take rest, timely food, avoid extreme light and sound.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (5 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer, Dr. XXXXXXX

In reply to the questions:

- there is no nausea, vomiting, no sensitivity to sound/light
- no swelling
- no ear discharge

I will take Naproxen as you have suggested
Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue medication as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Try pain killers as advised for few days.
Further investigations needed if any danger signs appear like loss of consciousness, seizures, fever, visual complains, vomiting.
Most likely it will improve.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina