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Why Do I Have A Headache On The Sides Of My Head For Five Consecutive Days?
Question: I have had a headache on the sides of my head for five consecutive days. My Primary Care Doctor is not available until Monday. Do you consider waiting until Monday to be OK?
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can wait until Monday.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, the possibilities include muscle tension headache or a vascular headache (a type of migraine). You can wait until Monday for detailed evaluation.
However, you need to visit emergency in the situation of any of the following symptoms:
1. Increased severity of the headache,
2. Vomiting, especially if repeated,
3. Double vision,
4. Weakness or numbness of arm or leg,
5. Drowsiness or decreased alertness,
6. Slurring of speech.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Yes, you can wait until Monday.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have noted your clinical details. Based on this, the possibilities include muscle tension headache or a vascular headache (a type of migraine). You can wait until Monday for detailed evaluation.
However, you need to visit emergency in the situation of any of the following symptoms:
1. Increased severity of the headache,
2. Vomiting, especially if repeated,
3. Double vision,
4. Weakness or numbness of arm or leg,
5. Drowsiness or decreased alertness,
6. Slurring of speech.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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