Suggest Treatment For Headache

Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2015

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Thu, 13 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi
I am suffering from head ache with shooting and burning pain on the top of the head...doctor prescribed me vertin 8 and strugen. ..I am still having burning pain and pricking on scalp..I am 35 yrs of age....I also have problem of balancing ...pl suggest

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vascular Headache.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
The Headache you are experiencing is Vascular Headache.
It most commonly occurs as a result of Migraine.
Vertin and Stugeron are anti vertigo drugs and are not going to help in your case.
I would advice you to get your blood pressure and fundus of eye examined.
In case that is all normal , it is probably Migraine.
The recommended treatment would include Flunarizine, Propanolol.
In case of Acute pain Naproxen can be taken.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

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

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (7 minutes later)

I hve done all blood test a week ago..all comes fine results but vit b12 and i hve fluctuatiing bp of 140/90 is low and shold I go for ct scan ir spine mri ? I also worked out in gym daily....please prescribe best without sdduction and side effects of medicines.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
BP is fine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi your BP is fine. This much BP won't cause you any Headache.
CT or MRI are indicated in cases where the pain is of severe and new in onset and in cases where the pain is associated with some neurological issues.
Get a fundus examination if that is normal yoh would be given short term treatment with the medicines as discussed.

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