HEADACHE - #9768

Hi Babita, thank you for sharing. I'm really sorry to hear you've been suffering from a bad headache for the past month—that’s a long time to be in pain. Let’s gently go over what could be causing it, and then I’ll guide you on treatment options and whether it might be something serious. --- ### **Step 1: Ask These Key Questions** To understand the possible cause, please think about these: - **Where exactly is the pain?** (forehead, sides, back of head, behind eyes?) - **Is it constant or comes and goes?** - **Is it sharp, throbbing, dull, or pressing?** - **Any vision problems?** (blurriness, double vision, sensitivity to light?) - **Do you have nausea, neck pain, or vomiting?** - **Do you use a lot of phone/screens? Poor posture?** - **Any recent stress, irregular sleep, or hormonal issues (like missed periods)?** These clues can help point to whether it’s a: - **Tension headache** – common, caused by stress, poor posture - **Migraine** – throbbing pain, nausea, light sensitivity - **Eye strain** – due to screen time or weak vision - **Sinus headache** – facial pain, blocked nose - **Cervicogenic headache** – from neck tension - Or rarely, something more serious (but we check that too) --- ### **Step 2: Could It Be Eye-Related?** Yes, there’s a **good chance it could be related to vision problems**, especially if: - You feel pain behind the eyes or forehead - You haven’t had an eye test recently - Your eyes get tired after phone or laptop use **Next Step:** Please get an **eye check-up with an optometrist or ophthalmologist** to rule this out. It’s simple and can often explain long-term headaches. --- ### **Step 3: Basic Treatments to Try Now** #### **1. If it’s tension-related or stress/migraine:** - **Tab. Naproxen 250mg** (e.g., Naprosyn) – 1 tablet when headache starts - **Tab. Panadol / Paracetamol 500mg** – safe option, can combine with caffeine - **Tab. Domperidone** – if you feel nausea with headache - **Use a cold compress** on forehead or warm compress on neck *3. Eye & Screen Care:** - Follow **20-20-20 rule**: every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds - Use **anti-glare screen filter** or blue light filter on phone/laptop - Avoid using phone in bed, especially in dark ### **Step 4: When to See a Doctor Immediately** Please **see a neurologist or general physician soon** if you have: - Headaches worsening over time - Vision changes (blurred, loss of vision) - Pain that wakes you from sleep - Vomiting or balance issues - Weakness or numbness in limbs - History of trauma or high blood pressure