Headaches

The sensation of pain in the head.

Causes:

• There can be innumerable causes of headache. Some of the common ones are:
• Infections and illness
• Side effects to medication
• Some foods and drinks can headaches
• Playing too long in the sun
• Too little sleep

Symptoms:

• Mild to moderate pain
• Tears
• No concentration
• Fever
• Sometimes vomiting sensation

Treatment:

• Most pain killers work.
• Good undisturbed sleep in a cool dark place.
• Proper records of headaches, when they occurred and for how long they lasted.

Migraine:

• Severe or pounding pain in the brain
• A loss of balance and a spinning feeling
• Also can cause some visual changes
• Can last for hours
• Tends to run in the family

Note:

• Do not neglect headaches.
• See a doctor if the pain keeps on persisting or reoccurring.
• If the feeling of confusion is there with headache call a doctor immediately.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha, Last updated: 02.12.07 © Medhospital Foundation

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