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Constipation induced migraines
My mother suffers from intense headaches, that start from the front of her head and progress to throbbing pain at the back of the head whenever she is constipated. She always has to take at least 5 painkillers back to back for the headache to go away while she hydrates and gets relief from constipation. This happens once every 2.5 to 3 weeks. How to better deal with this?
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Headaches that build up right before or during a bout of constipation are a real, recognized pattern, usually linked to straining and gut-related triggers rather than anything more serious. What concerns me more is using 5 painkillers back to back every single episode. Doing that every 2 to 3 weeks can itself turn into a medication-overuse headache that becomes harder to treat over time, on top of the original problem.
Next Steps
Treating the constipation early with regular fibre, fluids and daily movement usually shortens these headache episodes faster than painkillers alone. Please see a general physician to review your painkiller pattern and rule out other headache causes.
Health Tips
Get checked urgently if the headache ever comes on suddenly and severely, or with vision changes, weakness or confusion.
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