Headache

Many of you might think that headache is an illness. Something that has to be treated.
However, you're quite wrong if you think so.
Headache is a symptom. A symptom could be indicative of a disease but the complicated part is, there are simply so many diseases in this world in which headache being one of the many symptoms. Hence, it is important for you to identify the characteristics of your headache because it may help in correct diagnosis in future.

One of the few questions you should ask when you're having a headache are:
- Location of the pain: right or left or both sides of your brain
- Presence of aura (are you seeing stars? black patches?)
- Penetrating pain or deep throbbing pain
- Frequency
- Possible triggers: Have you done anything or eat anything before this headache episode?
- Associated symptoms that accompany the headache.

From the literature, we understand that there are many factors that can trigger headache in an individual. They include:
- Diets
- Stressful situations
- Changes in altitude/seasons
- Alterations of schedule
- Medication
Know your triggers and if possible, avoid them.

There are 2 major types of headaches: Tension and Migraine.

Tension Headache
It is most related to stress. The classical symptom will be tight, constricting pain on both sides of your head. Pain is steady, dull and deep.

Migraine Headache
This feels like a throbbing pain in contrary to the constricting pain in tension headache. Women might experience it more often than men. Pain is usually on one side of the brain, and it is recurrent. Some may experience nausea and vomiting due to the pain. Aura is common. Pain is felt most acutely behind the eyes or in the frontal or temporal regions. It may radiate to the neck in some cases.

If you suspect yourself having a migraine, please consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis. You will need to be diagnosed with migraine before you are able to purchase the anti-migraine medication from the pharmacy.

Panadol
Panadol contains paracetamol, which is the active ingredient. Paracetamol is helpful in pain control and fever.

Panadol Vs Guardian paracetamol Vs Watson paracetamol = same efficacy.
You can save more money if you're getting the generic version.
For adults, take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours. You should not exceed 8 tablets/day because it will damage your liver. When you are taking paracetamol, it is very important to avoid alcohol as it may cause damage to the liver, perhaps at lower dose of your paracetamol.

For children, the dose will be 15mg/kg every 4-6 hours. Dose is most accurate when given according to the child's weight.

If you want a fast action, you could try:
Panadol Actifast
Pandol extra

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Have always wanted to start a website, a website that talks about what my life will be devoted to.
If possible, I would like to make use of the information from this blog to benefit my loved ones. I have many people whom I love, yet they are far away from me most of the times.
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