Headache
Description
A headache is caused by pain in the head or neck. It ranks amongst the most common local pain complaints and may be frequent for many people. Headaches can be caused by many things including tension, trauma, life threatening bleeding, or migraines.
Symptoms
Head pain, neck pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, neurologic abnormalities, visual changes.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Other studies to determine the cause of the pain may be done.
- CBC
- Chem 12
- UA
- CT Scan
- MRI
Treatment
Identifying the type and cause of the headache determines the treatment. Generally treating the symptoms with medications helps in the acute phase. Medications used include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), migraine medications, and/or anti-nausea medications.
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