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Question: My 17 year old daughter developed a unilateral headache on the left side of her head about 2 days ago accompanied by intermittent shooting pains (on that side of the head) and dizziness that she complains has gotten worse since then. She reports waking up with nausea and says she is having palpitations. She does have a history of headache but she says her headaches have never lasted this long and the dizziness has never been "as bad" as it is currently. Can you tell me what might be going on with her and if she needs to be seen right away or can she wait to see her pediatrician on Monday for evaluation?
Brief Answer:
Migraine Headaches
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
i read your question and i understand your concern. Headaches and nausea with palpitations and dizziness are classic for migraine headaches. It is usually associated and exacerbated by hormonal phases specially menstrual periods phase.
Pseudoephedrine at evening is the likely cause of these palpitations as that is quite a stimulant medication.
Just continue with the medication. She will resolve till monday. She may get some antivert or betahistines for dizziness.
Stress reduction, such as biofeedback and relaxation and "nontraditional" headache treatments, including acupuncture, massage, herbs, and diets, of which there are varying degrees of effectiveness.
use of lavender, ginger, or peppermint oils may help relieve tension-type headaches. These oils, for example, can be massaged into the temples in small amounts (careful that they don’t enter into the eyes) to help relieve tension headaches. This is called aromatherapy and works like charm too.
Dietary precautions also help. Certain foods, such as chocolate, aged cheese, citrus fruits, red wine, and others, may cause headaches in susceptible people. For long-lasting management of headaches, it is important to identify and reduce food-related headache triggers (along with others, including stress, sleep deprivation, and fatigue). This can be done by maintaining a careful diary of headaches and eating habits.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Migraine Headaches
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
i read your question and i understand your concern. Headaches and nausea with palpitations and dizziness are classic for migraine headaches. It is usually associated and exacerbated by hormonal phases specially menstrual periods phase.
Pseudoephedrine at evening is the likely cause of these palpitations as that is quite a stimulant medication.
Just continue with the medication. She will resolve till monday. She may get some antivert or betahistines for dizziness.
Stress reduction, such as biofeedback and relaxation and "nontraditional" headache treatments, including acupuncture, massage, herbs, and diets, of which there are varying degrees of effectiveness.
use of lavender, ginger, or peppermint oils may help relieve tension-type headaches. These oils, for example, can be massaged into the temples in small amounts (careful that they don’t enter into the eyes) to help relieve tension headaches. This is called aromatherapy and works like charm too.
Dietary precautions also help. Certain foods, such as chocolate, aged cheese, citrus fruits, red wine, and others, may cause headaches in susceptible people. For long-lasting management of headaches, it is important to identify and reduce food-related headache triggers (along with others, including stress, sleep deprivation, and fatigue). This can be done by maintaining a careful diary of headaches and eating habits.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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