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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache

I am 51 years old with 2 children my older one is addicted to marijuana and he he allergic to it. And single mother.lately start February i have a light to severe headache in and off I went 2x for ct scan and once for MIR /MRI but I will know the result after a week.
posted on Sat, 16 May 2015
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Hello,

Stress can cause tight muscles in the shoulders and neck, which often leads to tension headaches. Dehydration and lack of proper diet or hunger may trigger tension headache or migraine. Other medical conditions that may cause headache are alcohol intake, caffeine withdrawal, harsh weather conditions, pollution- smoke, dust, pollution, hormonal factors, etc.

Lack of sleep is another cause of severe headache. Always take quality sleep. Stay well hydrated, do not skip meals, take meals at proper time. Maintain good posture so that the neck & back is not strained. Stay away from emotional stress and depression. You can take acetaminophen or naproxen, one stat when needed to get relief from discomfort.

Stay away from oily junk food, strong smell, exposure to sunlight for long hours and unnecessary exhaustion / exertion. Get clinically examined and get Imaging tests, blood analysis, etc., done to rule out medical conditions like tumors, sinusitis or any other pathology causing similar symptoms. You will be accordingly given conservative treatment or recommended surgery.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache

Hello, Stress can cause tight muscles in the shoulders and neck, which often leads to tension headaches. Dehydration and lack of proper diet or hunger may trigger tension headache or migraine. Other medical conditions that may cause headache are alcohol intake, caffeine withdrawal, harsh weather conditions, pollution- smoke, dust, pollution, hormonal factors, etc. Lack of sleep is another cause of severe headache. Always take quality sleep. Stay well hydrated, do not skip meals, take meals at proper time. Maintain good posture so that the neck & back is not strained. Stay away from emotional stress and depression. You can take acetaminophen or naproxen, one stat when needed to get relief from discomfort. Stay away from oily junk food, strong smell, exposure to sunlight for long hours and unnecessary exhaustion / exertion. Get clinically examined and get Imaging tests, blood analysis, etc., done to rule out medical conditions like tumors, sinusitis or any other pathology causing similar symptoms. You will be accordingly given conservative treatment or recommended surgery. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician