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What Causes Severe Headaches Along With Dizziness And Confusion?

At times, my husband gets a major almost unbearable headache. When this happens he gets dizzy, disoriented, confused, and throws up. He says he tastes salt like alot of salt during these episodes. The headaches and other symptoms last anywhere from an hour to 3 hours, then he is totally exhausted. What could be causing this problem?
posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Hello,

Your husband might be having migraine. With the symptoms you have mentioned, he can also have nausea and photophobia. You need to consult physician for this. He may require to start on Flunarizine for migraine prophylaxis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prashant Gohil
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What Causes Severe Headaches Along With Dizziness And Confusion?

Hello, Your husband might be having migraine. With the symptoms you have mentioned, he can also have nausea and photophobia. You need to consult physician for this. He may require to start on Flunarizine for migraine prophylaxis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prashant Gohil