Suggest Treatment For Pressure Behind Head And Lack Of Focus

Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015

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Thu, 6 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello,
Symptoms are pressure in back of head that usually starts in afternoon. Not really a headache. My memory and focus is very poor lately.

Diabetes, BP,

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 minutes later)

Hi,

What is your daily schedule like? This might be a tension headache related to activities. Also, us your BP well managed and what is your height and weight?

I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (27 hours later)

Bp is currently good. Extra stress last week. Son has mood disorder and is in psych ward for treatment. Job is sales. Memory is poor. Concerned of early Alzeimhers or Dementia

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not Alzheimers'

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for following up with me.

You headache is more likely to be explained by the tough moments you are going through at this time. Alzheimers never presents with headache and you should not get worried by this. Alzheimers has all to do with forgetfulness and memory loss than headache.

MY advise is to try and resolve the stress at work and what your son is going through. That's the reason for your lack of concentration and not any memory problems. Nothing you have said points directly to this.

I hope this helps and I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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