Suggest treatment for headache
Patient: my son aged 6 keep getting severe headache which cause him to get very upset. he then is very sick and will then sleep and be ok when he wakes. the headache always appears sighted over the eye. This also seem to happen when he is outside for a long period of time. can you offer any advise Doctor: Hi,I would like to clarify few more points: Is the head ache associated with nausea / vomiting / photophobia (difficulty looking bright light) / phonophobia (difficulty hearing noises) / any visual disturbances? Also how long he has this and any other members in the family having this?These points, if present, suggests migraine as the cause of headache, which can be treated with analgesics and life style modification, with occasional need of taking regular drugs for prophylaxis if quite often and severe. If these points are not there, it can be a tension headache. Kindly see your doctor for detailed evaluation. Meanwhile few tips for control:1) Give paracetamol for pain relief (I used to add ibuprofen if no response)2) Take a nap in a dark and quite room when having headache3) Keep regular meal times- avoid missing meaks4) Regular sleep is must- sleep deprivation can precipitate5) Avoid much tea / coffee / caffeinated drinks and chocolatesHope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK, Pediatrician