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Headaches

A headache is any pain or discomfort in the area of the head or upper neck. It can be chronic or irregular, mild or severe enough to\ interrupt one’s daily activities.

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Can you die of a headache?

Excessive headaches could be a sign of an underlying problem that may be very serious. Get yourself checked by a doctor. Get referred to a specialist. My mother had a bad headache and died a few hours later from a brain aneurysm.

What is the earliest sign of ALS?

ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is a progressive disease that destroys nerves and muscles. Only a neurologist could diagnose it properly. The first signs that Lou Gehrig had were a slight slowing of his reactions and reduced strength. Nearly everyone over 40 has those symptoms!

The ALS Association says weakness, reduced coordination, clumsiness, pain in hands and feet are all signs of ALS but that there is no one main early symptom. All of those symptoms could be caused by many other things.

What if you have headaches neck pain and aching around the ears are they signs of being pregnant?

I had headaches at first but not neck pain or ear pain, I guess it is different for everyone but I have never heard of those as signs. You could be pregnant with a cold, or it could be just a cold. If you are late a test should show correctly by now, if you aren't due for your period, then you have to wait until your period would be due. That sounds more like signs of being tense.

What causes diarrhea hives and headaches for more than a month?

hives are caused from too much histimine. however it sounds like you may have a food intolerance. if you do not have a fever its probably something you ate. however i have had trouble with hives for three years. stress can trigger mine. hives are a tricky thing. zantac 150mg twice a day helped me you can by generic ranitidine it works fine two beneryl works but makes me sleepy

Very sore throat and a small red bump in the back of your throat what could it be?

the bump could be caused by infection or friction from lack of bile. This is associated with cold/flu like symptoms as the cilia hair is restricted, letting bacteria into the throat and causing a rash or bump.

Why eating peanuts take your headache away?

No, peanut butter is not a remedy for headaches. Though if you have a headache, you should avoid bright lights and loud noises.

Some remedies I found:

  • Closing your eyes while slowly breathing in and out, while pinching the skin between your thumb and index (pointer) finger.
  • Another is to just simply sleep. It usually relieves itself after a good night's sleep (or nap) unless it's really bad.
  • Hydrating yourself always helps.
  • Rub the affected area with slight pressure, constantly, for a few minutes.
  • Cold showers or hot baths
  • Try to relax and think positive thoughts
  • Massage your feet with pressure
  • Eat an apple. The natural sugars in it help your headache go away. This reigns true for all fruits, so you're not just limited to apples.(And peanuts are not a fruit.)
  • Peppermints or honey (even a tea with those extracts in it)
  • A moist hot towl around the neck, forehead or back of the head.
  • Caffinated drinks or Gatorade with Electrolytes in it is good.

And if none of these work, then I suggest seeing a doctor or trying to take Motrin or another over the counter drug specificly for headaches.

What causes a throbbing headache?

A headache is caused by the swelling of blood veins/vessels in the head, obviously. This excessive swelling causes pressure on the brain since the swelling is above normal. In turn, the more dilated your blood vessels are, the more pressure there is inside your head. Which causes the headache.

Now, everyone is familiar with the drug caffeine. Caffeine is actually very effective in releaving headache pain. This is because the dilated veins are constricted back to a normal size by the caffeine, in turn decreasing the effects of the headache.

Hope this helps..

What should i do when someone gets headache?

Muscle headaches are often due to emotional or physical stress, such as poor posture. The muscles in the neck, scalp, and jaws tighten, producing a dull, aching sensation, or band of tension, around the head. Vascular headaches, which include the common migraine, are due to a constriction and then dilation of blood vessels in the head. Vascular headaches are usually severe, one-sided throbbing headaches often associated with nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances (flashing lights or stars). Sinus headaches are caused by blockage of the sinus cavities with resulting pressure and pain in the cheeks, forehead, and upper teeth. These headaches are often associated with nasal congestion. Sometimes a combination of these types of headaches occurs at the same time.

Solutions

  • Apply ice packs or heat on your neck and head.
  • Gently massage the muscles of your neck and scalp.
  • Use relaxation exercises.
  • Take aspirin, or an aspirin substitute, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
  • Use a decongestant medication, if you have nasal congestion.
  • Reduce emotional and physical stressors, such as anger, eyestrain, or continuous loud noise.
  • Avoid foods that may trigger headaches, such as aged cheeses, chocolate, nuts, red wine, alcohol, avocados, figs, raisins, or pickled foods.

Can chewing tobacco give you a headache?

yes it has nicotine in it which is a drug. nicotine poisioning is when you get a headache from nicotine, also more severe nicotine poisioning can cause light headedness, nausea, and also cause you to vomit. if you are a lightweight on nicotine if you put a big dip in its enough to make you throw up after about 25 minutes. but you will probably feel so bad before you ever make it to 25 minutes. my first i was lightheaded after 5 minutes of putting it in.

What could be the problem if the left side of your head hurts when you cough?

I thought it was. Until I went to the doctor for a routine checkup and found out that I had high blood pressure. The "cure" was to medicate me with a drug to lower blood pressure. Since then, my head no longer hurts when I cough. Most people don't experience symptoms from high blood pressure. I did and the symptom was pain in the head while coughing. Bottom line: Talk to you doctor!

How do you get rid of a headache when you're sick?

All you can really do is try to sleep it off or try to drink hot teas.

Why do you get real bad headaches and feel nauseous?

The truth is, most of the time we aren't clear on what causes a headache or a migraine. Obviously a head impact will -- that one's obvious -- but all the others are somewhat mysterious. I can also think of about 200 really dangerous pathologies that cause this but, for every time a headache and queasiness are a symptom of one of these grave illnesses, there's a zillion that are just headaches -- nothing more, nothing less. If you're running a fever of more than 2-3oF above normal, you should call a doc. However, what works for me is lying down in the dark with good neck support, closing my eyes, putting on some soft music and trying to get a nap. I personally think most headaches are stress related, and that most stress-related headaches don't survive a good nap. And why queasy along with the headache? I've always interpreted that as my body telling me it wants to take it easy for now. And so I do. If this persists for more than a day, consider a consultation.

Is ice good for a headache?

Yes and it works very well for migraines. One company has a cold pack you can buy at the drugstore just for headaches. A cold compress or cold facial mask works wonders.

How did people relieve headaches before aspirin?

took an almost identical medicine by chewing the bark of a willow tree

Can herpes on the throat cause headaches?

A person with an STD may experience headaches, but typically they would not be the only sign of STDs. Talk with your health care provider about your headaches, and ask to be screened for STDs if you have concerns.

What can pregnant woman take for a headache?

I was told that you should not take ibuprofen while pregnant, but most doctors will let you take a regular dose of Tylenol for pain. It comes in a mostly white package, says Regular Dosage, should be only 325mg capsules. I took it to fight a fever for sinus infection while pregnant. Just don't over do it, best thing is to ask a doctor or pharmacist about this.

Does peppermint get rid of headaches?

Peppermint oil is known to be effective in helping certain headache disorders in specific patients. However, it's important to note that peppermint oil has significant contraindications, including the fact that it should NEVER be taken by a pregnant woman. Always check with your doctor before beginning a new treatment, or changing your current management practices. Even peppermint is a drug and needs to be treated with immense respect. For a diagnosis and appropriate treatment advice, a doctor needs to be consulted. Preferably a headache specialist who is best able to diagnose, treat and manage headache disorders.

Can you take aleeve for headache while on Lexapro?

Right now I am on Lexapro and I've only taken Tylenol for my headaches. I havent had any harmful effects from it so far. I actually am getting ready to go to my doctor today and this is one of the questions I have planned to ask her so when I get her answer I will edit this and let you know.

I am also on Lexapro and would like to add that I take migraine medicaiton (almotriptan) and at different times for stress headache I take "syndol" and don't have any problems with those.

What could you use for sinus pressure headaches?

Use a neti pot. You can pick one up from the pharmacy for less than 15 bucks. It is basically a way to "wash" your sinuses by pouring a salt/baking soda in water solution through one nostrel to drain out of the other nostrel... kind of like how you keep your mouth clean by brushing your teeth. Works so well for me, makes my sinuses feel free and clear. and it can be used many times a day-- no harmful side effects!! better than medicine by far.

What causes head perspiration?

Such smelly sweating is most probably caused by some type of bacterial infection. You can apply the concentrated common salt solution as well as vinegar to treat the condition. You can apply the same during night time, only or say during sleeping hours.

How can you get rid of cluster headaches?

I'm not sure but you can rest for a few hours maybe even get an ice pack and put it on your forehead. Maybe even because you're hungry or thirsty. Do you work yourself too hard? If you do, then that might be the problem. To figure that out you can just go to the beach get ice cream go do something that? Just chill out. Hope I helped you.

What kind of nut is good for headaches?

The answer to this question is dependent upon which headache disorder you're referring to. There are hundreds of headache disorders, all with different causes, treatments and triggers. Migraine is one disease in which headache is a symptom. Nuts are often a trigger for Migraine. Depending upon the person, no nut may be safe to eat without triggering an attack. Each person is different, and what helps them or hurts them will be very individualized. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, consult a board certified headache specialist.

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