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Headaches are common and may need urgent attention


Tension type headache: Ache or pressure in temple area and eyes possibly extending all around the head and feeling like a headband, associated with stress.


Cluster headaches: One sided, extremely sharp pain usually around the eye, may occur many times a day associated with eye redness and watering.


Medication overuse headache: Headaches such as tension type or migraine, that do not improve or get worse despite taking regular medications.


Light-headedness and fainting: Feeling lightheaded or faint can be a result of a number of disorders, repeated episodes of fainting may indicate an underlying medical problem,


+ SEEK URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION


Migraine: Moderate to severe headache, most often on one side of head, sensitivity to light and noise, nausea, sweating and vomiting may occur. Before the headache there may be blind spots with bright lights in z shapes or flashes.


Brain tumor: Bad headache that’s more severe in the morning and worsened by bending or coughing increases in frequency and severity. Slurred speech and weakness can be the other symptoms.


Dental abscess: Severe toothache with swelling on face around the region of affected tooth.


First Aid:

  • Lie down in a quiet room,

  • Ease pressure on your scalp or head,

  • Hydrate,

  • Avoid contact with strong smells/chemicals,

  • Don’t give over the counter pain medicines too often

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