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Health Tips: Headache is a common problem. It can happen due to many reasons, such as working at the same job for a long time, stress, lack of nutrition and not getting enough sleep etc. People of all ages can suffer from headaches. In most cases, headache gets cured on its own. At the same time, some people have to resort to home remedies.
If you have frequent headaches at the same time, or if you experience dizziness, vomiting and difficulty standing along with the headache, it could be a sign of a bigger problem. In such a situation, you can immediately consult a doctor and get some tests done to find out the exact cause of the headache. Dr. Gaurav Jain, Senior Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine, Narayana Hospital, advises on this.
When should you see a doctor if you have a headache?
According to the doctor, if your headache is caused by diet or lifestyle, then it can be easily cured. But, if you feel the following symptoms along with headache, then it can be a sign of a big problem. In such a situation, you must consult a doctor. Let us know further about some symptoms of headache.
Mild headache that turns into excruciating pain within seconds
headache accompanied by fever, night sweats, or weight loss
headache that lasts all day
Headache when coughing or sneezing
Headache in old age
Headaches in the same spot throughout the day without any genetic cause
frequent headaches
Frequent headaches
Difficulty seeing with headache, such as blurred vision
A person suffering from headache feels nausea or panic.
What diseases can a headache indicate?
Heat stroke is considered to be the main cause of headache. If this is not taken care of, it can be life threatening.
In brain tumor, cells start growing in the head of a person. Due to which the person starts having headache.
When you get meningitis, the outer layer of your brain gets infected. In such a situation, symptoms appear in the person's inner ear and nose. Apart from this, the patient may also experience headache.
There are two types of strokes in the brain. These are known as ischemic and hemorrhagic. In one, a blood clot forms in the brain, while in the other, bleeding occurs. This can also cause headaches.