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When is a headache a danger indicator?



 The headache could be very painful; Because it is continuous or frequent, while the slight headache can be relieved with some rest or taking fluids or over-the-counter medications.

And according to Dr. Sheela Chakravarthy, Director of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospitals: "Headaches, whether mild or severe, should not be ignored, as many people suffer from headaches on a regular basis."

The "Times of India" website has published a set of information about the danger signs when suffering from a headache.

 The worrisome headache symptoms


- Sudden onset of headache.

- The onset of headaches after the age of fifty.

- Increased frequency and severity of headaches (change in pattern).

- New onset of headache with an underlying condition such as HIV.

- The onset of headache with focal neurological symptoms such as vision disturbance, weakness, numbness, and loss of consciousness.

When should we not ignore the headache?



- leads to vision marriage.

- causes nausea.

- It disrupts sleep and makes it difficult to do daily tasks.

- causes continuous vomiting.

- Slowness of the limbs.

- Interference with speech.

- Headache accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever and weight loss.

The reasons



The causes of many chronic headaches that many people experience on a daily basis are not fully understood. Actual (primary) chronic daily headaches have no known underlying causes.

Conditions that may cause chronic secondary (non-primary) headaches that recur daily include:

  • Inflammation or other problems with blood vessels in or near the brain, including stroke
  • Infections, such as meningitis
  • High or low pressure inside the skull
  • brain tumor
  • traumatic brain injury

protection



Self-care may help relieve chronic daily headaches.
  • Avoid headache triggers. Keeping a headache diary helps you identify the causes of headaches so that you can avoid them. You can include details about each headache, such as when it started, what you were doing at the time, and how long it lasted.
  • Avoid overusing the medication. Taking headache medications, including over-the-counter medications, more than twice a week can increase headache severity and frequency. Consult your doctor about how to teach yourself not to use the medication excessively; Because it can have serious side effects if done incorrectly.
  • Get enough sleep.  . Talk to your doctor if you have trouble sleeping, such as snoring.
  • Make sure you eat your main meals on time. Eat healthy meals around the same times each day. Lose weight if you are obese.
  • Exercise regularly. With your doctor's approval, choose activities you enjoy — such as walking, swimming or biking. To avoid injury, start gently.
  • Reduce stress. Stress is a common cause of chronic headaches. Be tidy. Simplify your agenda. Make sure to plan ahead. Always be positive. 
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques, such as yoga, tai chi, or meditation.
  • Cut back on caffeine. While some headache medications contain caffeine because it may help reduce headache pain, it can also make headaches worse.
  •  Try to reduce or eliminate caffeine in your diet.

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