Feeling Headache. Underlying Cause?

Posted on Sun, 29 Sep 2013

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Question : Feeling headach for the past 5 hours..... Don't know the reason...... Explain why this happens.
Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There are two common conditions associated with sudden severe headache.
1. Migrane which is usually associated with unilateral headache and there is also feeling of vomiting.
2. Cluster headache where severe headache is present in entire head.
for now to get relief take tablet tramadol 50 mg.
I would advice you to get a ct scan done.
just to be sure that there is nothing serious going on.
let me know if you have any other doubts.
thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Thank you for that, I havent had water.... Will that might be a reason for that any way....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Prolonged dehydration can be a cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up,
Prolonged dehydration can be a cause of headache, but even then a complete check up is must.
If you get such headache again please XXXXXXX a neurologist and get a CT scan done.
Feel free to ask any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Thans for ur support, Am not applying oil to my head for the past 1 year, do this may be a reason for headach... Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Oil can reduce headache

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Oil application reduces headache by improving blood circulation to scalp.
It can be a remedy for headache.
However, it is unscientific to say that if you do not apply oil there will be headache.
You can definitely try these home remedies and they even work.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E