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Body Aches and Pains That May Be Serious Symptoms

Dr. Chris — Mon, 27 May 2013 23:46:25 +0000

Pain is the body’s warning signal that tissue is under threat or damaged. In most cases we know what will cause pain. Stubbing your toe. Cutting your finger. Strains and sprains. A blow. Inflammation without injury. However, there are instances where the cause of pain is not clearly identifiable. It may pass on its own within a short period of time. But it can be a symptom of a very serious disease and serve as an early warning that an upcoming event may be potentially life threatening. Judging when pain is serious or not solely based on its intensity is not reliable. You can experience severe pain when you sprain your ankle but it is not life threatening. And you may experience mild pain with a heart attack and it can still be a major infarct that is deadly. When other symptoms like bleeding and redness are visible then it may be easier to assess the seriousness of the situation. However, this is not always the case. Pain may occur on its own with no other obvious symptoms. Other Warning Symptoms Sometimes the term pain and ache may seem confusing. Both are used interchangeably to a large degree. Generally an [...]

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Headaches After An Accident – Causes and Symptoms

Dr. Chris — Sun, 11 May 2014 23:46:06 +0000

Headaches are one of the most common complaints among adults and the cause is not always clearly identifiable. When headaches arise after an accident, be it an injury sustained during a car crash or from a fall, it has to be assessed more closely. Sometimes a person who always suffered with headaches finds that it worsens after an accident. There are several reasons why headaches may arise after an injury. But sometimes the cause is not always obvious and can continue for months or years for no discernible medical reason. Post-Traumatic Headache The term post-traumatic headache refers to head pain that arises after a injury to the head and neck. It may include neck pain which radiates or is referred to the head and experienced as a headache. The trauma to the head and neck may occur after an assault, fall, sporting injury or with a car accident. The headache typically starts within hours to days after the injury. However, the onset may sometimes be delayed. It is considered to be post-traumatic headache if the pain starts anywhere within 2 weeks after the head and neck trauma. Chronic headaches and migraines Although these headaches usually resolve within a few days [...]

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Lesser Known Reasons For Headaches

Dr. Chris — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:52:18 +0000

Suffering with a bursting headache? Painkillers not helping? You should not ignore it because a headache can be a symptom of some serious medical problem. But in most cases it is not a cause for concern and the headache will pass with time even if sleep and medication is not helping. Although headaches are so common, many people still do not understand why it occurs. Even medical science cannot explain the cause of headaches in every instance. But if you understand some of the common and not so common reasons for a headache, you may be able to take the necessary measures to prevent it. You may want to first look at some of the common causes of constant headaches, whether it occurs as repeated episodes or persists without stopping. And if you are a migraine sufferer then it is important to look at a list of migraine triggers. Remember that it is important to see a doctor if your headaches are unrelenting. Diagnostics tests and scans may be needed. However, if you are given the all clear then take a look at some of the reasons for a headache that may people do not know. Red Wine Any type [...]

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Headache, Nausea and Vomiting – What is the Cause?

Dr. Chris — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:32:16 +0000

A headache, nausea and vomiting are three symptoms that are difficult to contend with individually but the experience is significantly worse if two or all three occur simultaneously. While some of the causes of head pain, nausea and vomiting may be obvious, at other times it may be difficult to isolate the cause or system contributing to these symptoms. Where these symptoms are persistent or due to a serious underlying disorder, other signs and symptoms will also be evident, which will assist with a diagnosis. Definition of Terms Nausea is the sensation that you need to vomit (‘spew, puke’) and while it is an unpleasant feeling, it does not always result in vomiting. Vomiting occurs when the abdominal muscles and gastric muscles forcefully expel the contents of the stomach up the esophagus (food pipe). A headache is typically a pain experienced in the upper part of the head, with or without accompanying pain in the face, and there are several different types of headaches. Causes of a Headache with Nausea and Vomiting The causes of these symptoms may vary and it is important to take note of other accompanying signs and symptoms as well as consider the events that precede [...]

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Head Pain Causes

Dr. Chris — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:56:12 +0000

Head pain or cephalgia refers to pain in any part of the head or of the entire head. This differs from a headache which is traditionally accepted as only referring to pain on the upper part of the head including the temples (sides), frontal (front), parietal (top) and occipital (back of the head) regions. Despite this difference, the terms ‘head pain’ and ‘headache’ are often used synonymously. Causes of Head Pain Many of the causes of a head pain may also be the cause of a headache. However some of these causes may result in pain in the head without a headache as defined in the traditional sense. It is common that many causes of localized pain in the head may also result in a headache – for example, an abscess in the gum may cause pain in the mouth/gum area (localized) as well as referred pain to the forehead (which will be called a headache). Head pain can be divided by pain of the structures : Inside the cranium or cranial cavity. The cranium is the part of the skull that surrounds the brain and this is known as intracranial causes of head pain. Outside the cranium and this [...]

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Dehydration and Headache – Symptoms and Prevention

Jan Modric — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:39:41 +0000

Can Dehydration Cause Headache? Dehydration can cause both sudden or chronic headaches. Causes of a sudden dehydration headache: Occasional pressure-like headache due to not drinking enough water, especially after physical exertion and in a hot weather Migraine, a pulsating, one- or both-sided headache with nausea and sensitivity to light, appearing shortly after a skipped meal or exertion in a hot weather Hangover, an intense, throbbing headache, usually both-sided, appearing several hours after excessive alcohol drinking, aggravated by bending down or moving around, accompanied by thirst, nausea, fatigue, sensitivity to light and diarrhea Headache due to water loss caused by vomiting, diarrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, burns, heat stroke Causes of a chronic dehydration headache: Chronic headache due to insufficient water intake. By not drinking enough, you can easily get dehydrated even in winter and when you are not physically active. Water loss caused by excessive intake of caffeine or alcohol Water loss caused by medications, like diuretics, antihistamines or calcium channel blockers Chronic headache with thirst and excessive urination in untreated diseases, like diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus (due to pituitary tumor), kidney or adrenal gland disorder Headaches and Other Symptoms of Dehydration A headache is usually not the only or main symptom of dehydration. Symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration may include: Dry and sticky mouth and [...]

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Head Pains Diagnosis and Tests

Dr. Chris — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:16:27 +0000

Identifying the cause of head pain may not always be a simple task for the attending doctor, especially if there is a lack of overt signs, presence of vague or unrelated symptoms and if there is no suitable record of the patient’s medical history. In this case, your doctor will assess your case and make a diagnosis based on concomitant symptoms that are present (like a headache with nausea and vomiting) in conjunction with your case history and clinical findings. Further tests may also be required for a conclusive diagnosis and to exclude differential diagnoses that your doctor may have compiled during the evaluation. Diagnosis There are some signs and symptoms that will be taken more seriously and raise concerns about possible conditions which need to be confirmed or excluded as soon as possible. These signs, symptoms and situations are considered as ‘red flags’ which may indicate serious, debilitating and life threatening causes of the head pains. Some of these red flags include head pains with : High fever and accompanying neurological signs and symptoms, severe debility and/or signs of shock. This may be indicative of an infection of the brain or spinal cord, like meningitis or encephalitis. It may [...]

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Headaches and Dizziness (Light Headed, Vertigo) Causes

Dr. Chris — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:30:45 +0000

A headache may often be accompanied by other symptoms and dizziness is one of the more common complaints that is reported along with the head pain. It is important to identify if the dizziness is a symptom of the condition causing the headache or whether the dizziness is the result of a headache. Pain triggers a number of physiological changes in the body, like a change in blood pressure, blood glucose levels and the secretion of endorphins, and this can result in dizziness on its own. In other cases, like in increased intracranial pressure, dizziness may be a result of the pressure on the brain and not due solely to the pain response. Dizziness vs Vertigo While the terms dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between these two conditions. Dizziness is a vague term but may indicate any sensation from a light headed feeling, faintness (just before one faints), impaired balance, changes in steadiness to cognitive disturbances (which may be described as ‘brain fog’, ‘spaced out’ or ‘high’). Vertigo is slightly more precise in indicating the perceived sensation. In this instance the sensation is that of the environment spinning around, usually with impaired balance [...]

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8 Tips To Remedy Headaches Without Painkillers

Dr. Chris — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:48:24 +0000

Headaches are are quite common among adults. Although it is not often thought of as a serious ailment, some of the causes of headaches can be life threatening medical conditions. However, even less serious cases that may not be fatal can be severe enough to require emergency medical care. The pain may be unbearable and even adversely affect a person’s quality of life, ability to work and have relationships. Headaches account for as many as 4% of emergency room (ER) visits and is the ninth most common cause for patients to consult with a doctor in the United States. While medication is effective in relieving most types of headaches and even prevent it, many headache sufferers still seek non-drug options for managing the pain. The treatment for headaches depends on the type of headache. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are by far the most type of drugs used for medication. It includes both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription varieties. But isolating the cause of a headache and attending to it is far more effective than just managing the pain temporarily. While most people will experience the odd headache every now and then, there are also many people who suffer with chronic headaches [...]

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Frontal Headache – Causes Pain in Front of Head (Above Eyes)

Dr. Chris — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 22:57:22 +0000

A headache may affect every person at some point in their life but 1 in 5 adolescents and adults suffer with regular headaches. In the United States this accounts for as much as 4% of emergency room visits and is one of the top ten reasons for doctor visits. Headaches tend to be more common among females, affecting about 3 women for every 2 men. Often these headaches are transient and resolve within a few hours to days without any complications. There are different types of headaches recognized by medical science but most people describe headaches based on its location, the nature of the pain and accompaying symptoms. It is therefore not uncommon to hear about headaches at the back of the head, top of the head, on the sides (temples), around or behind the eyes and at the front of the head. Similarly it may be described as a throbbing headache or a headache with nausea. What is a frontal headache? A frontal headache is pain that is experienced at the front of the cranium, the part of the skull that houses the brain. This largely correlates with the forehead, the area of the head that lies above the [...]

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