HEADACHESHEADACHESWelcome to my headache page. This page includes symptoms, some possible problems, and what to do about it.
Symptoms |
Possible Problems |
What to do |
|---|---|---|
HeadacheUse of prescription or non-prescription drug |
Adverse reaction or side affect of drug |
Consult doctor about prescription drug. Discontinue use of non-prescription drug. |
HeadacheVision disturbance before headache |
Severe vascular headache |
Possible migraineConsult Doctor |
Headache in forehead or back of head. Tensed or stressed feeling, trouble sleeping. |
Effect of stress |
Use non-prescription headache medicine. |
headachedecreased consumption of caffeine -containing beverages |
Caffeine withdraw |
Reduce consumption of caffeine gradually. Use a non-prescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen |
headache after excessive alcohol consumption. Nausea or vomiting |
"hangover" |
Use anon-prescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen. |
Severe headache that worsens when bending head forward. Eyes sensitive to light. Lethargy. Confusion. No recent head injury. |
Bleeding in membrane around brain. |
Call doctor now. |
Headache that worsens when bending head forward. Fever. Eyes sensitive to light. |
Infection of membrane around brain. |
Call doctor now. |
Headache. Eye pain. Blurred vision. Nausea or vomiting. No injury to eye. |
Excess eye pressure. |
Call doctor now. |
About 45 million Americans experience chronic headaches. At least half of these people's headaches can be severe or disabling. Some people wonder how and where headaches hurt. Some headaches hurt in a network of nerves which extend from the scalp to certain parts of the face such as the mouth and throat. Headaches also hurt in the muscles of the head and blood vessels. Headaches are definitely some of the worst kinds aches and pains.
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