A headache
Majority of headaches pass on their own and don’t indicate a more serious condition.
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How to treat headaches on your own
Thirty minutes, several hours, or even several days can pass between headaches.
DO:-
- hydrate well with water.
- Obtain lots of rest if you’re also sick with the flu or a cold.
- Try to unwind; tension can exacerbate headaches.
- take an ibuprofen or paracetamol.
- If you are not feeling well enough to perform your regular activities or you have a high temperature, try to stay at home and avoid interaction with other people.
DON’T:-
- Avoid consuming alcohol.
- Never skip a meal, especially if you don’t feel like eating.
- Avoid sleeping longer than normal because it could exacerbate your headache.
- avoid putting too much strain on your eyes, such as when staring at a screen.
See a physician if:
- Your headache keeps returning
- Painkillers don’t work, and they make your headache worse
- You may be experiencing a cluster headache or, less frequently, a migraine if you experience a severe throbbing pain at the front or side of your head.
- You’re queasy, nauseous, and sensitive to light or sound.
- You often have headaches before or during your menstrual cycle.
Make an immediate doctor’s appointment or dial 111 if:
You or your kid is suffering from a bad headache and:
- jaw soreness with meals
- double or fuzzy vision
- a painful scalp
- other signs, like weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
Also, if your child is younger than 12 and has any one of the following, schedule an urgent visit with a doctor or dial 111.
- a migraine that keeps them awake at night
- an aching when awakening in the morning
- a syndrome that becomes more intense
- a syndrome brought on by sneezing, coughing, or leaning over
- a syndrome and nausea
- an inability to look up or a headache accompanied with a squint, or separate eyes
You can use 111 online or by calling for assistance.
Go to A&E or dial 999 if you or your child:
- has sustained a head injury, such as from a fall or other mishap
- has a very bad syndromethat started unexpectedly.
You or your child is experiencing excruciating headache pain, and:
- unexpected difficulties remembering or speaking
- loss of eyesight
- feel disoriented or sleepy
- exhibits signs of meningitis and an extremely high temperature
- The eye’s white portion is red.
If your child is under 12 and has any one of the following, they should also phone 999 or visit A&E.
- a syndrome accompanied by blurred vision or issues swallowing, speaking, walking, or balancing
- a syndrome accompanied by fatigue or a chronic lack of energy
- a syndrome that appears five days after a brain damage
What may be the source of headaches
Typical syndrome reasons include:
- being sick with the flu or a cold
- tension
- excessive alcohol consumption
- poor alignment
- issues with vision
- skipping meals on a frequent basis
- inadequate fluid intake (dehydration)
- overindulging in painkillers
- when going through menopause or getting your period (hormone headache)
You may be able to identify the causes of your syndromes by keeping a headache journal.
