Suggest Treatment For Bad Headache From Prolonged Computer Use

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

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Mon, 16 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi i am not feeling too well... bad headache sitting in front of laptop for past 5 hrs now

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use 650mg paracetamol tablets...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Prolonged use of computers and laptops has its ill effects and headache from prolonged computer use is not uncommon. Headache may be due to worsening/aggravation of previous chronic headache or due to eye problem (dry eyes / visual error).
May I know what other symptoms do you currently have?
Are you running fever? Are you vomiting with headache?
Do you frequently suffer from chronic headaches - if yes, how frequently?
Do you have past history of dry eyes, glaucoma, refractory errors?

I request you to send more information, such as answers to aforementioned questions to help me help you better.

As we continue the discussion, you can safely take paracetamol tablets in a dose of 650mg and see if that controls pain. 650mg paracetamol is available as dolo 650mg in XXXXXXX pharmacy. Check with your pharmacist. I also hope you take break for an hour or two from computer/laptop work after reading my answer.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari