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Headache after chickenpox
I am having continous headache for last three days. I got chicken pox on 29th august, doc prescribed for antiviral medicines like acyclovir and cepocef. I did full course for 10 day and now my headache is not going. My eyes are also warm. I am not able to concentrate.
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You need detailed evaluation
Good that you have taken the antiviral medications
Might be due to post viral effect
Mostly it may subside
Very rarely viral meningitis can happen of which headache is a symptom
We can start some medications for headache
If headache is not subsiding you may require a MRI
Consult for detailed workup
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
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Need short course treatment for headache and do relaxation therapy
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