what can i do with headache s ?

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Answer 1

Need evaluation: You need to see your fp to find out what are the causes of your headache - allergies, sinus, hormone, musculoskeletal, tension, stress etc- in order to be treated appropriately.

Answer 2

Blood Pressure: Most common cause of headache is high blood pressure, so check it at one of the stores. Otherwise it could be due to migraines or stress besides some other uncommon causes.

Answer 3

Needs attention: Headaches are a common but often benign problem. However, persistant symptoms do require evaluation. This is especially so when the problem is of recent onset, represents a change from a usual pattern or is associated with other symptoms like blurred vision or disruption of sleep. You should discuss the problem and its history with your doctor to determine what tests and treatment are needed.

Answer 4

Many: There are a multitude of different types of headaches, depending upon how one classifies them. Different types include, but are not limited to:cluster headache, migraine headache, tension headache, NSAID rebound headache, sinus headache, and others.

Answer 5

Several: There are many types of headaches. You can look up international classification of headaches.

Answer 6

Family doctor: A primary care md (family physician, internal medicine ) is a good starting point, dependending on the success of treatment or findings you might be referred to a neurologist etc.

Answer 7

Neurologist: You could start with your pcp but you can always consult a neurologist or a pain physician or an orofacial pain dentist.

Answer 8

Likely pressure.: Sometimes, on an airplane, when it descends too fast or goes up too quickly, the air pressure changes too soon and your inside pressure cannot accomodate quick enough, so this results in painful headaches. That is why people chew gum as it helps equalize the pressure faster by opening up your eustacian tubes. That way air preswsure equalizes and the pain goes away.

Answer 9

Can't be exact about: The cause of headaches because there are several major types, e.g., vascular, sinus, muscular, tension, etc. Please see you doc so he/she can examine you and give you the proper treatment for the type of headache you have. Sorry you are dealing w/this. Peace and good health.

Answer 10

See your doctor: Something that longstanding will require an in person visit, history, physical exam, and likely lab tests and imaging. You may want to consider seeing your doctor, and may even need to see a specialist for a definitive diagnosis. Hope this helps!

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