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Suggest Treatment For Headaches After A Nosebleed
Question: My eldest son, 19 years old, experienced a headache at the back of his head after having a nosebleed. The headache still remains. He doesn't get nosebleeds very often, if ever. Is this something to be alarmed about?
Brief Answer:
probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
nosebleeds are usually related to 'faulty' arteries inside the nose. An Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) specialist could detect the bleeding artery and 'fix' it - actually destroy it! The noseblees have nothing to do with his headaches or with blood pressure.
Alarming signs or symptoms of headache include:
- waking up with a headache
- accompanying symptoms like nausea and vomiting or neurological symptoms.
- headache of sudden onset with pain of maximum intensity.
- headache following head injury.
If he had no alarming symptoms then it'll probably get better by itself or with the help of a mild analgesic.
If he had any of the alarming symptoms then he needs further assessment with clinical and laboratory testing (including radiological testing with MRI or other tests - depending on the symptoms).
I hope I've addressed your concerns!
If you have further questions on this subject then please ask and I'll be glad to provide answers for you.
Otherwise please rate my answer and close this discussion.
Kind Regards!
probably not
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
nosebleeds are usually related to 'faulty' arteries inside the nose. An Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) specialist could detect the bleeding artery and 'fix' it - actually destroy it! The noseblees have nothing to do with his headaches or with blood pressure.
Alarming signs or symptoms of headache include:
- waking up with a headache
- accompanying symptoms like nausea and vomiting or neurological symptoms.
- headache of sudden onset with pain of maximum intensity.
- headache following head injury.
If he had no alarming symptoms then it'll probably get better by itself or with the help of a mild analgesic.
If he had any of the alarming symptoms then he needs further assessment with clinical and laboratory testing (including radiological testing with MRI or other tests - depending on the symptoms).
I hope I've addressed your concerns!
If you have further questions on this subject then please ask and I'll be glad to provide answers for you.
Otherwise please rate my answer and close this discussion.
Kind Regards!
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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