| Headache is the most comon symptom. Every one has suffered from headache now and then. But sometmes it becomes incapacitating and affects social life and job. |
Causes
Most headaches runs in the family. Other family members may also suffer from headache disorder and may also be sensitive to certain triggers that can lead to a headache attack.
Lessen the impact of a headache by identifying and avoiding specific triggers, such as:
- External environment – weather, smell, sound and light
- Emotion and stress
- Food and drink
Keeping a headache diary will help to identify factors that have any relationship to the headache patterns.
|
Sinusitis
- There may be associated nasal blockage and postnasal drip
- Site of headache depends on the sinus involved
- Patint may be having cough and fever
Migraine
- Usually Pain begins or stay just on one side of the head
- Pain is Pulsating and throbbing, of moderate to severe intensity
- Activities, especially bending or coughing makes headaches worse
- Sensitivity to lights, sound and smell
- Nausea or vomiting
- May be preceded by flash lights, visual symptoms, e.g. seeing lines and tingling/numbness of limbs
Tension Headache
- Patient feels like a tight band around the head
- Pain is dull, steady and not throbbing
- There is no nausea or vomiting associated with the headache
Cluster Headache
- Headache attack often awakes patient from sleep at a similar time every night
- Pain is always on the same side and usuallybehinde one eye which causes tearing and redness
- Opposite side of the head is completely unaffected
|
Prevention
There are several ways to prevent the onset of most headaches:
- Avoid headache triggers e.g. weather, smell and sound; emotion, stress and diet
- Reduce Stress and Relax
- Have regular meals and sleep even on holidays
|
|
Living with headache is a daily challenge. The goal is to take control of your headache and not let the headache take control of you, your job, or your loved ones.
|
|
keeping a healthy lifestyle is important, e.g. having adequate sleep, regular meal times, regular exercises and avoidance of smoking. If you have known triggers, you should try to avoid them.
|
**********************************************************************************************
* Dr Chohan’s ENT, Rafay Mall (1st floor), Peshawar Road Rawalpindi. 03315680471 , 03145118532
- Timing:
- Professor Brig (r) Dr Arshad Chohan MCPS, FICS, FCPS 11 am – 6 pm daily except SundayProfessor Brig (r) Dr Amir Sabih Haidri, MCPS, FCPS 6.30 pm – 9 pm daily except Sunday & Monday
Website: www.entspecialists.pk
|
