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Question: my son went to the ER week with a severe headache. they called it a tension headache. gave him motrin
that was in Tuesday. headache went away but came back friday. saturday he is ok again there are no other symptoms
that was in Tuesday. headache went away but came back friday. saturday he is ok again there are no other symptoms
Brief Answer:
Tension type headaches may be treated with motrin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Okay, since there are no other symptoms, it could be a primary headache such tension type.
Motrin is okay to control this kind of headaches symptoms.
However, if these headaches become more severe and frequent, an evaluation by a Neurologist about conditions such subarachnoidal hemorrhage for example is necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
Tension type headaches may be treated with motrin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Okay, since there are no other symptoms, it could be a primary headache such tension type.
Motrin is okay to control this kind of headaches symptoms.
However, if these headaches become more severe and frequent, an evaluation by a Neurologist about conditions such subarachnoidal hemorrhage for example is necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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