HEAD PAIN IN CHARLOTTE

Head pain may range from mild to severe. The pain may be piercing or throbbing, dull or sharp, constant or fleeting. The symptoms of head pain vary from patient to patient depending on the underlying cause.

While many headaches subside on their own with over-the-counter pain relievers or simply time and rest, severe or chronic headaches may not. If you have serious, chronic, or debilitating head pain that affects your quality of life, contact a health professional. A doctor who specializes in pain management, like Dr. Ahmad, can evaluate your head condition.

Different types of headaches may respond to different therapies. If you experience a headache at home, you may try pain relievers, cold or hot compresses, dimming the lights, cooling the room, or drinking water. For some people, caffeine or relaxation techniques ease their head pain as well. If you have serious or chronic head pain, contact your physician.

If your head pain is severe or does not go away with rest and at-home measures such as over-the-counter pain relief, ice, or heat, it is time to contact a physician. Additionally, if you have any new or unusual symptoms, contact your doctor. An evaluation is necessary to determine the cause of your headache, if there is an underlying condition, and the severity.

igraine headaches can be debilitating with pulsing, throbbing head pain. Additional migraine symptoms include nausea, weakness, and sensitivity to light and sound. However, some migraines may have warning signs signifying a more significant issue. Patients who experience an aura or flashing lights with their migraines may be at an increased risk for stroke.

If you are worried about your migraine symptoms or experience migraine auras, speak with your healthcare professional.

While migraines can affect patients of all ages, women under the age of 40 are more commonly afflicted with migraine pain. There is a correlation between migraines and hormones. By ages 50-55, migraines begin to subside on their own. However, the exact timing varies among patients depending on triggers and other risk factors.

Although many people experience headaches from time to time, daily head pain does not typically occur. If your headache lasts more days than not, you may have chronic headaches. Schedule an appointment with your pain management team for an evaluation to determine the cause of your head pain.