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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Headache

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Posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Question: Headache ,
My wife is 28 Yrs old, She always / Frequent has a problem of headache. Pls suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
A little more info is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.

I need a bit of information before we can try and address the issue.

Could you try and answer these questions?

1) Where does her head usually hurt during a headache—all over, on one side, or just in one spot? Does she have different kinds of headaches?

2) How often does she get a headache? How long do the headaches usually last? What time of day do the headaches start?

3) Describe the headache pain. Is it stabbing, dull, pulsating, aching, or sharp? Is the pain constant, or does it come and go? How severe is the pain?

4) Do any warning signs occur right before a headache begins? These might include visual changes (seeing jagged or zigzag lines, stars, flashing lights or colors, illusions with distorted size or shape), numbness in her arms or legs, or a sudden feeling of energy, fatigue, hunger, restlessness, or quick temper.

5) Do any other symptoms occur with the headaches? Other symptoms like fever or chills, lethargy, confusion, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, vision problems, problems with walking, or loss of bladder control.

6) Has she noticed anything that seems to trigger the headache, such as drinking alcohol, eating a particular food, or the start of her menstrual period? Do the headaches occur after physical exertion, such as exercise, sex, coughing, or bending?

7) What seems to make the headaches worse? What helps the headaches go away?

See if you guys can answer these questions, it will help me narrow down the issue a bit.

In the meantime, using OTC pain Meds like IMOL and Brufen will help control the headaches. Make sure she gets plenty of rest and when she has a headache let her lie down in a dark room. Make sure she is well hydrated and is staying away from very highly sugary foods. A healthy diet with regular balanced meals will help as well.

Looking forward to your reply,

Vinay
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (58 minutes later)
headache is in left part of head and its starts after 2 or 3 o clock,pain is constant and sometimes unable to sleep also feels very restless and tired
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
Evening headaches could be due to vision issue

Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXXXXX Thanks for for following up.

From the information you have given me, I would suggest that she get her vision checked. Headaches that start in the evening are due to strain on the eyes.

Does she already wear glasses by any chance? In which case we need to make sure that the defect is being properly corrected by the existing lenses.

Also, it would be wonderful if you could answer the rest of the question for me. It gives me alot of useful information with which i can help you better.

Taker Care,

Vinay
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Headache

Brief Answer: A little more info is needed Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. I need a bit of information before we can try and address the issue. Could you try and answer these questions? 1) Where does her head usually hurt during a headache—all over, on one side, or just in one spot? Does she have different kinds of headaches? 2) How often does she get a headache? How long do the headaches usually last? What time of day do the headaches start? 3) Describe the headache pain. Is it stabbing, dull, pulsating, aching, or sharp? Is the pain constant, or does it come and go? How severe is the pain? 4) Do any warning signs occur right before a headache begins? These might include visual changes (seeing jagged or zigzag lines, stars, flashing lights or colors, illusions with distorted size or shape), numbness in her arms or legs, or a sudden feeling of energy, fatigue, hunger, restlessness, or quick temper. 5) Do any other symptoms occur with the headaches? Other symptoms like fever or chills, lethargy, confusion, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, vision problems, problems with walking, or loss of bladder control. 6) Has she noticed anything that seems to trigger the headache, such as drinking alcohol, eating a particular food, or the start of her menstrual period? Do the headaches occur after physical exertion, such as exercise, sex, coughing, or bending? 7) What seems to make the headaches worse? What helps the headaches go away? See if you guys can answer these questions, it will help me narrow down the issue a bit. In the meantime, using OTC pain Meds like IMOL and Brufen will help control the headaches. Make sure she gets plenty of rest and when she has a headache let her lie down in a dark room. Make sure she is well hydrated and is staying away from very highly sugary foods. A healthy diet with regular balanced meals will help as well. Looking forward to your reply, Vinay