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Could Headaches Be Related To Hip Surgery?
I had hip surgery last Monday and came home on we d. Iam healing well and doing my exercises regularly. 63 years young . Last night I started getting a headache. I always love to feel warm and not cold but seem to be getting a lot of cold spells. Any ideas or is this part of the recup
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hello,
It is unlikely to be related to hip surgery. Spinal anesthesia can rarely cause a headache.
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is unlikely to be related to hip surgery. Spinal anesthesia can rarely cause a headache.
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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