
Headaches
Headaches
This week I thought it might be useful to look at a common condition which responds well to a functional medicine or holistic approach….headaches…. that everyday problem which can be so debilitating. It’s common to think of just taking paracetamol or anti-inflammatory, and sometimes we forget to ask why it may have happened. Headaches are a symptom of a problem and I like to put my detective hat on and think about why it might have started, and what might stop it happening again. Overuse of painkillers can cause headaches themselves, not to mention other potential side effects, like liver and kidney damage, or digestive problems, so they are really best avoided if possible. Please remember that if your headaches are severe, or of new onset you do need to see your doctor to ensure there is not a more serious underlying problem. Please ensure you get medical attention if you have any of the following:
- Onset of headaches is at age 50 years or over
- Thunderclap headache – sudden onset of severe headache
- Neurological symptoms or signs – tingling, pins and needles, visual changes
- Red eye and haloes around lights
- Tenderness on the side of the scalp when brushing hair
- Worsening headache on laying down
- Headache associated with neck stiffness and aversion to light
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