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Persisting Headache, Stress. Cure?
hey.. I have constant head ache since 6-7 days and I am worried about it it since ... as such this has never happened before.. i remain too tensed in past few weeks.. I do not have any othr problems like apetite loss or anything related to vision .. vomiting .. nothing like that just this headache towards left of my head.. it is constant since last 6-7 days days ..though intensity changes. thank you!
Mon, 1 Oct 2012
Hello,
Though entire spectrum is not involved this seems tension type headache.First-line treatment is subcutaneous administration of sumatriptan.
Lidocaine and other topical anesthetics sprayed into the nasal cavity may relieve or stop the pain, normally in a few minutes, but long term use is not suggested due to the side effects and possible damage to the nasal cavities.
Ergot compounds like cafergot have also been effectively used.
Regards.
Though entire spectrum is not involved this seems tension type headache.First-line treatment is subcutaneous administration of sumatriptan.
Lidocaine and other topical anesthetics sprayed into the nasal cavity may relieve or stop the pain, normally in a few minutes, but long term use is not suggested due to the side effects and possible damage to the nasal cavities.
Ergot compounds like cafergot have also been effectively used.
Regards.
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