Dr. S. Rajarathinam, MBBS ; DPM ; MD.
BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT HEADACHE :
➢Most of us, at one or many times in our life, experience Headache and suffer a lot. Head ache may present independently or associated with other symptoms.
Symptoms:-
➢Headache may present with sense of Tightness over Head, shooting pain, dull ache, pain over the front / back of Head, pain on one side of the head to start with and spread to other side, etc.
➢Headache may be intermittent or continuous.
➢Sometimes, it may be associated with visual Problem, Vomiting, etc.
➢It may last for few hours to days.
Reason for Headache:-
➢Various types of infections
➢Visual problem / Stress / Head injury / Increased pressure within Eyes
➢Ear / Nose / Throat diseases
➢Dental problems / Hormonal problems Stress / Head injury / Diseases of brain, etc.
Triggering factors for Headache:-
➢Untimely food, excessive Coffee / Tea intake, Highly fermented food, Cola Drinks, Excessive or inadequate Sleep, Exposure to too much of Heat / Light / Sound / Smell, Hormonal problems, Some medicines, Extreme low temperature Consuming excessive milk products, Anxiety disorders , Stress, Depressive disorder, etc.
Preventive Steps:-
➢Timely, Healthy nutritious food.
➢Moderation in coffee / Tea intake.
➢Timely, adequate sleep of 6-8 hrs / day.
➢Avoiding uncongenial environment.
➢Avoiding food items which trigger the Headache.
➢Consultation with Family Doctor in the early stage of diseases of Body and mind.
Important medical advice:-
➢Even now, many people self medicate for Headache, Various types of pains and other diseases. They get medicines directly from some of the medical shops. This leads to kidney / Liver diseases. Many types of pain killers, when used indiscriminately, may damage the kidneys permanently. Hence, without consulting the Family Doctor for any physical / Psychological problems, do not take medicines on your own.
With Love
S. Rajarathinam
Very useful information for the every individual, Thanks a lot for taking time to write and share with us. Will share with my friends and colleagues.
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