Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Headache during pregnancy
My 16th week is going on.. And I am facing headache almost daily. My Doctor gave me Paracetamol for pain relief.. My headache have not gone without taking painkiller.. So, is paracetamol safe if I takes 5-6 days a week..?
Answers (4)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Yes
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+148
Reach for detailed discussion
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Safe
Reason needs to be evaluated
Get ur hemoglobin , refraction and
Blood pressure checked
Avoid prolonged fasting
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Headache is quite common in pregnancy due to progesterone effect of vasodilation.
If its bothering u throughout the week,I feel Please have a thorough eye checkup if u have specs.
Secondly sinusitis should be ruled out if u have a tendancy of frequent cold. Thirdly,migraine to be ruled out.
Next Steps
consult a Physician
Health Tips
drink coffee during headache,caffeine helps.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.