Symptoms
Throbbing head pain, often one-sided in migraine, sometimes with nausea, light/sound sensitivity.
Cause
Tension, dehydration, poor sleep, eye strain, or in migraine, neurological triggers like certain foods, stress, or hormonal shifts.
Prevention
Stay hydrated, maintain regular sleep, manage stress, identify and avoid personal migraine triggers.
Treatment
Pain relievers for tension headaches, rest in a dark quiet room for migraine, identifying and avoiding personal triggers. Commonly used medicines: paracetamol, ibuprofen; sumatriptan and propranolol specifically for migraine.
See a doctor if
Sudden, severe 'worst-ever' headache, headache with fever/stiff neck, or vision/speech changes — emergency evaluation needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Headache / Migraine?
Throbbing head pain, often one-sided in migraine, sometimes with nausea, light/sound sensitivity.
What causes Headache / Migraine?
Tension, dehydration, poor sleep, eye strain, or in migraine, neurological triggers like certain foods, stress, or hormonal shifts.
How can Headache / Migraine be prevented?
Stay hydrated, maintain regular sleep, manage stress, identify and avoid personal migraine triggers.
What is the treatment for Headache / Migraine?
Pain relievers for tension headaches, rest in a dark quiet room for migraine, identifying and avoiding personal triggers. Commonly used medicines: paracetamol, ibuprofen; sumatriptan and propranolol specifically for migraine.
When should I see a doctor for Headache / Migraine?
Sudden, severe 'worst-ever' headache, headache with fever/stiff neck, or vision/speech changes — emergency evaluation needed.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10