Monday, September 13, 2010

Headache - Self Care Measures

  • Take an over-the-counter medicine for reducing the pain as soon as possible. Don't wait for the pain to become worse!
  • Rest in a quiet, dark room with your eyes closed.
  • Massage the base of your head with your thumbs.
  • Take a warm bath or shower.
  • Place a cold or warm washcloth, whichever feels better, over the area that aches. Or else, place an ice pack on the back or the top of the head.
  • Try to relax. Meditation and yoga can help.


Call Your Doctor for
  • Headaches that occur at the same time of day, week, or mouth.
  • A headache that starts after taking a newly prescribed medicine or an over-the-counter medicine.


Get Immediate Care for
  • A serious head injury or loss of consciousness.
  • A headache accompanied by pain in one eye, blurred vision, double vision, slurring of speech, mental confusion, personality change, or difficulty in moving arms or legs.
  • A headache along with a stiff neck, fever, lethargy nausea and vomiting.

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