Respected doctor, My sister feels a severe headache in the left side portion of the brain since two days and pain is not continuous but when it starts, it starts at a point on the left side and remains for five to 10 minutes. In a day, 20 to 25 times the pain is repeated. I consulted a neurologist here in my hometown. He suggested a CT scan, EEG, CBC, and ophthalmologist and psychologist opinion. All the reports are normal but today she does not feel better. Please advice. What is the main problem and what can I do?
Hello. I have checked the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From what you mentioned, I suspect that your sister has a migraine headache. Is there nausea or photophobia (avoiding lights)? A migraine causes severe pulsating headache usually on one side and lasts few minutes up to few hours. She should receive chronic treatment if there are repeated attacks. When was her first attack? The other possible cause is glaucoma (high eye pressure). I suggest Paracetamol 1000 mg tablet. If unsuccessful to abort the headache, Sumatriptan should be tried. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent. For more information consult a general medicine physician online -->