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What Causes Severe One-sided Headache?

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Posted on Fri, 23 May 2014
Question: I have been having intermittent headache from last 2 days on the left side. I am not sure if this is a migraine issue. I would like to know the precautions to be taken to address this issue noting that I work in high mental stress environment.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be related to migraine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query.

One-sided headache is most commonly caused by migraine.

As of now, you can take Naproxen tablets for pain relief.

In addition, eat food on time, sleep for 7-8 hours per night and avoid stress.

If the headache persists beyond 4-5 days, it may be good to consult a neurologist.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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What Causes Severe One-sided Headache?

Brief Answer: Could be related to migraine. Detailed Answer: Hi Mr XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your query. One-sided headache is most commonly caused by migraine. As of now, you can take Naproxen tablets for pain relief. In addition, eat food on time, sleep for 7-8 hours per night and avoid stress. If the headache persists beyond 4-5 days, it may be good to consult a neurologist. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/