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Why do I have occasional pain in the back of my head?
Query: Hello doctor, Occasionally, I have started to have pain in the back of my head (right side). What could be the possible reasons? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A headache is a common phenomenon that could be due to a tension-type headache or a migraine. The second possibility is a pain in the head because of trauma if there is any history. If the pain is severe and new onset, an NCCT (non-contrast computed tomography) brain i... Read Full »
Is it normal to have a headache following pituitary tumor surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My son had granules of the pituitary gland, and it was removed through the nose by surgery around a month ago. Now, he is getting an occasional headache when he goes out in the sun and when meals delayed. He has a history of a severe headache, and it has not improved with the drugs of a m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although headaches are common after pituitary gland tumor, the presence of on and off headaches after one month of surgeryindicates more possibility of continuing migraine rather than surgery. This is evidenced by triggerin... Read Full »
What can I do for migraines that is worsening of late?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have always suffered from migraines. Recently, it seems like it has been getting worse. Last year, I gave birth to my son vaginally. Now, when I lay on my abdomen or even turn my head, I notice a heartbeat sound in my ear. My nurse practitioner thought it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you feel like the throbbing or pulsating sensation in your ear becomes worse with the headaches or it is present even with no migraine? I would also like you to explain your headache in a bit of detail. What are the triggers? Are they one-sided or on both sides? Is ... Read Full »
What is the cause for frequent dizziness, headaches, and vomiting in an elderly person?
Query: Hello doctor, My grandmother is having dizziness, vomiting and headache. These problems occur constantly with a gap of five to six months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the symptoms that you mentioned, it seems your grandmother has a migraine that reoccurs when she is either exposed to an allergen, which triggers her migraine, or it can also manifest as a seasonal change. How long has she been having this problem? During her mi... Read Full »
I am having problems with straight neck and migraine headaches. Please recommend some exercise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing issues with a stiff neck and migraine headaches. I find myself spending roughly half the day in bed and managing to achieve a restful sleep in the evening. I have been dealing with this condition for about five years, and it was initially diagnosed as cervic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Could you please tell me what work you do and how much physical exercise you do in your daily routine? Kindly follow up with the requested information. Thank you. Read Full »
How do I deal with a persistent migraine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with migraines for the past many years. Lately, I have been getting these weird aura things, and I have even started throwing up. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems you have developed a chronic resistant migraine. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Take a tablet of Rimegepant (calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist) four times daily. 2. Take a capsule... Read Full »
I am experiencing severe pain behind my left eye. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I do not know if you would be able to help. I just want to be pointed in the right direction. I am 25 years old. My height is 5 feet and 2 inches. I weigh about 279.98 lb. I have underactive thyroids, but they are not treatable by national health service (NHS) standards. I have a mixed... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know further details about your symptoms: 1. Since when do you have theseheadaches? 2. In which areas of the head do you feel the headache? From where does it originate? Is it limited to the area behind the left eye alone? 3. What kind of a headache wo... Read Full »
Please provide a second opinion for my history of migraine.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 15-year-old male with a height of 148 cm and weight 44 kg. I am diagnosed with migraine, and I want a second opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Migraine is a diagnosis based on symptoms given by the patients. The symptoms are a severe headache, dizziness, vomiting some patients also get migraine by a loud sound, acidity, and excessive heat or cold. If you are having other symptoms like pain in the neck or ba... Read Full »
Could my head pain and tenderness signal a serious problem?
Query: Hi, I am 27 years old and married to my best friend for the last two years. But over a period of time, we have been fighting over issues. Although we still love each other a lot, in the midst of arguments he gets angry and hits my head. I, in turn, hit him. In fact pretty harder than he does and thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think there is anything to worry about. However, I do have a few questions. 1. Since when do you have this pain? 2. Is it associated with nausea? 3. Do you have any sensitivity to sound, sensitivity to light during that time? 4. How long does a headache last... Read Full »
From the available brain MRI, can you give an opinion about my headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old, female. I suffer from tachycardia (heart checked, everything is normal) and anxiety and depression, and dizziness only when I am walking. I am not having dizziness when I am lying, and I am a smoker too. I have a headache often but I cannot recognize if it is a migraine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tachycardia you are experiencing if the usual cardiac exam and diagnostics were already been done and showed normal result may have been coming from anxiety. This should be well tolerated and cannot produce you any harm. The dizziness and headachesshould coincide ... Read Full »