A blood patch
Anesthesiologists typically treat post-epidural puncture headaches using a procedure called an epidural blood patch. This involves injecting a small amount of the patient's own blood into the epidural space at the site of the original puncture. The blood clots and helps to seal the hole in the dura mater, alleviating the headache by restoring normal pressure in the spinal canal. The procedure is usually performed under sterile conditions and provides relief for most patients.
The fastest way to get rid of a headache depends entirely upon the type of headache suffered. There are over 300 different types of headaches and treatment is based on the diagnosis. For appropriate diagnosis, please seek the help of a headache specialist.
For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, see a board certified headache specialist.
Analgin is used for the treatment of headache....
The treatment for your headache depends on what type of headache it is (there is a long list of different kinds of headaches) and what has caused it. For best results, consult a headache specialist who is trained to diagnosis and treat headache disorders.
Reading can be a headache trigger for certain individuals, depending upon which type of headache disorder they suffer. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, consult a board certified headache specialist.
Yes, computer usage and improper posture associated with computer usage can be a trigger for specific headache disorders and diseases including tension type headache, cervicogenic headache and Migraine. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorder and disease, please seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.
Acetaminophen is a very poor Migraine abortive. A Migraine that lasts longer than 3 days is called Status Migraine and an emergency. Seek the help of a headache specialist in your area for appropriate diagnosis and treatment with drugs that will target the Migraine attack very specifically.
If you think you have a Migraine, see a physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Some types of fruit contain chemicals etc that can trigger certain types of headaches in susceptible individuals. This is not to be confused with causing a headache. Additionally, food allergies can trigger headache in certain individuals. See a headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of your headache disorder
Arnold P. Friedman has written: 'Headache, diagnosis and treatment' -- subject(s): Headache 'Headaches in children' -- subject(s): Children, Diseases, Headache, Headache in children 'The headache book' -- subject(s): Headache
A headache upon waking is common in several different headache disorders. For proper diagnosis and treatment, seek the help of a headache specialist - a neurologist specially trained in diagnosing and treating headache disorders.