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What Causes Recurring Headaches With Flashes In Vision?

I have High b/p which has been controlled.....I get bad headaches now with flashes of blinding light at times...No history of migraines...I have had this year left hip replacement,which went great. Hemorrhoid surgery and last year sinus surgery all went well...Had a TIA several years ago and DVT lower left calf....Is this something I should be really concerned with.....???? Thank you, for your assistance....Merrey Christmas...
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring headaches with flashes in vision . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like inflammation or other problems with the blood vessels , meningitis , intracranial pressure , tumor or injury. Migraine can also be one of the reason. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with checking vitals and taking history . Doctor may prescribe vasograine , frusamide , betablockers along with anti deperessants . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist or may recommend surgery . In severe headache analgesics like aspirin can help. In more severe cases triptans like Sumatriptan or other drugs like flupirtine etc can help. Doctor may also refer you to ophthalmologist .For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , try to avoid trigger factor which trigger the headache and do mind relaxing exercises like meditation and yoga .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Headaches With Flashes In Vision?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have recurring headaches with flashes in vision . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like inflammation or other problems with the blood vessels , meningitis , intracranial pressure , tumor or injury. Migraine can also be one of the reason. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with checking vitals and taking history . Doctor may prescribe vasograine , frusamide , betablockers along with anti deperessants . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist or may recommend surgery . In severe headache analgesics like aspirin can help. In more severe cases triptans like Sumatriptan or other drugs like flupirtine etc can help. Doctor may also refer you to ophthalmologist .For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , try to avoid trigger factor which trigger the headache and do mind relaxing exercises like meditation and yoga . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari