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Suggest Treatment For Headaches

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Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Question: i have a headache
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can you describe the headache in more detail? How often does it happen?

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic.

How long have you been suffering from your headache?

Where is your head hurting during this headache? All over, on one side, or just in one spot? Do you have different kinds of headaches?

How often do you get headaches like this? How long do the headaches usually last? What time of day do the headaches start?

Can you 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?

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 your arms or legs, or a sudden feeling of energy, fatigue, hunger, restlessness, or quick temper.

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

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

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

If you could answer these questions for me, I could try and zero in on what is causing the headache and try and deal with it on that level.

For Immediate relief, OTC (Over The Counter) medications like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen should be able to stop the pain or at least take the edge off.

I hope this helps, I look forward to your reply,

Vinay
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Suggest Treatment For Headaches

Brief Answer: Can you describe the headache in more detail? How often does it happen? Detailed Answer: Hi there, thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. How long have you been suffering from your headache? Where is your head hurting during this headache? All over, on one side, or just in one spot? Do you have different kinds of headaches? How often do you get headaches like this? How long do the headaches usually last? What time of day do the headaches start? Can you 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? 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 your arms or legs, or a sudden feeling of energy, fatigue, hunger, restlessness, or quick temper. Do any other symptoms occur with the headaches? Other symptoms may include fever or chills, lethargy, confusion, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, weakness, numbness, vision problems, problems with walking, or loss of bladder control. Have you noticed anything that seems to trigger the headache, such as drinking alcohol, eating a particular food, or the start of your menstrual period? Do the headaches occur after physical exertion, such as exercise, sex, coughing, or bending? What seems to make the headaches worse? What helps the headaches go away? If you could answer these questions for me, I could try and zero in on what is causing the headache and try and deal with it on that level. For Immediate relief, OTC (Over The Counter) medications like Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen should be able to stop the pain or at least take the edge off. I hope this helps, I look forward to your reply, Vinay