Head ache by Dr S Rajarathinam

  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