Question 1

i got whiplash two weeks ago and i tipped my head back to drink water and i felt a pinching feeling in the back of my neck, pain on the left side of my neck, and i got a headache. is that a result of the whiplash or could i have hurt myself more?

Accepted Answer

Whiplash: Most likely the damage has not healed completely, and due to the swelling and enlarged tissue, the,pinching with certain movements remain. Neck and head ache are typical symptoms  of original injury and not new ones. Keep neck muscles aligned and well positioned, get massage, sleep with cervical pillow to maintain curve and decrease a side-bend compression. Use a soft collar while riding in cars.

Question 2

if you hardly drink water over the years is it possible to hear fluid squirting in your head and have headaches and are worse when bending over?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your symptoms are from your headache. You may also be dehydrated if you do not drink water. You should drink water to prevent dehydration.

Question 3

what should i do if i am having a headache almost everyday? 
usually feel more on left side of head. i have a balanced diet, drink water regularly.

Accepted Answer

Headache: It may be a stress tension headache however you cannot exclude migraine I would see your physician to get a definitive diagnosis

Question 4

at the past month i am having a daily dried mouth escorted by a slight headache and sickness, generally healthy.i drink water every day! ? help !

Accepted Answer

Prediabetes ?: It means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal, the symptoms are: increased thirst, hunger, weight loss, frequent urination.
To rule out the condition see your doctor for the evaluation and blood glucose screening.

Question 5

i wake up every morning with a headache and a dry mouth but i have ac on and i drink water before i go to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth\headache: This might be related to the medications you take or you might be sleeping with an open mouth from allergies or nasal congestion.  You will have to discuss this with your own physician rather than have us make educated guesses over the internet.

Question 6

what is it when your head hurts  really bad but when i drink cold  water it stops every time?

Accepted Answer

Headache: New headache need  neurological examination if normal, anxiety could be a cinsideration as water can be calming.

Question 7

everytime i drink water i feel like i have to throw up, im also light headed more often , n i keep sneezing n stuffy nose what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing and stuffy: You have nasal allergies. Try a third generation antihistamine such as allegra, Claritin or xyrtec which are available over the counter.

Question 8

i feel dizzy i eat good i drink water my eyes hurts my lips i feel them inflamattion but they look normal?and.my.head.hu why? this happend at 10am....

Accepted Answer

See Dr if worried: These symptoms are vague and nonspecific, and could be caused by many things, including a simple virus. If you are worried, the only way to know if you have something serious is to see a doctor.

Question 9

i just started getting this but when i drink water or swallow anything with my eyes facing the ceiling (head up) it hurts terribly. it feels like it on both sides of my neck and im not sure what it is. thanks! (also hurts when i yawn?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can happen due to cricopharyngeal spasm so you should avoid face up the ceiling when eating or drinking.

Question 10

my head hurts when i drink too much water. is that common?

Accepted Answer

Water intoxification: You maybe developing water intoxication syndrome. In this syndrome, you can dilute your electolytes which can lead to hyponatremia and hypochloremia. This could lead to headaches, seizures and possible death. I would have you physician order a complete metabolic profile and evaluate your electrolyte balance or imbalance.

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I got whiplash two weeks ago and i tipped my head back to drink water and i felt a pinching feeling in the back of my neck, pain on the left side of my neck, and i got a headache. is that a result of the whiplash or could i have hurt myself more?

A member asked:

If you hardly drink water over the years is it possible to hear fluid squirting in your head and have headaches and are worse when bending over?

A member asked:

What should i do if i am having a headache almost everyday? usually feel more on left side of head. i have a balanced diet, drink water regularly.

A member asked:

At the past month i am having a daily dried mouth escorted by a slight headache and sickness, generally healthy.i drink water every day! ? help !

A member asked:

I wake up every morning with a headache and a dry mouth but i have ac on and i drink water before i go to sleep?

A member asked:

What is it when your head hurts really bad but when i drink cold water it stops every time?

A member asked:

Everytime i drink water i feel like i have to throw up, im also light headed more often , n i keep sneezing n stuffy nose what can this be?

A member asked:

I feel dizzy i eat good i drink water my eyes hurts my lips i feel them inflamattion but they look normal?and.my.head.hu why? this happend at 10am....

A member asked:

I just started getting this but when i drink water or swallow anything with my eyes facing the ceiling (head up) it hurts terribly. it feels like it on both sides of my neck and im not sure what it is. thanks! (also hurts when i yawn?

A member asked:

My head hurts when i drink too much water. is that common?

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