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Headache while breastfeeding
I am having one sided headache..either right side or left side of my head...doc diagnosed migraine..I breast feed my baby ..she is 15 days old...if I have extreme headache which medicine can I take while breastfeeding her?
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If you are on meds for migraine.
You can take tablet Naxdom during your headaches
As a general rule of thumb, breast feed the baby, 30mins prior to taking medicines and 4 hours after taking medicine
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While breast feeding you can only take paracetamol which is safest
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Maintain hydration
Good sleep diet
Avoid stress
Take tab naprosyn 5oomg
Consult online will guide you
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For the headache you can use paracetamol 650 mg as needed basis.If the headache is recent,post partum headache could be a cause.There are other causes that includes migraine, tension headache.
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Postpartum headache is common problem.It may be due to hormonal changes, physiological change or stress. . Because mother is busy in baby so she not giving proper attention to herself. She is not taking proper diet, sometimes hydration is poor and sleep disturbances are also there because she has to feed baby at night also.All these factors are causing headache.
BP monitoring is also needed.
Usually postpartum headache subsides in 6 weeks
when hormonal level comes to normal
If headache is more then you can take naproxen or Ibuprofen . local application of ointment is also effective.
Reduce stress level.
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Take DOLO 650MG.
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Since you are a feeding mother paracetamol 500 mg should be fine if pain is unbearable avoid sunlight ... when ever you have pain maintain dark room that way you can decrease the intensity of pain
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If u have already been diagnosed with migraines then tab naproxen helps a lot but as u r breast feeding then better to take paracetamol 650 and avoid triggers of ur migraine.
But if it still doesn’t help u can consult for further management
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Dolo 500
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination and further management.
The causes can be anything between common cold, respiratory infection to a brain tumor.
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Migraine is a diagnosis of exclusion. Means, you need to rule out other diseases.
Please consult for a better follow up.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
You can take paracetamol.However,try to avoid triggers to reduce migraine attacks.
Proper sleep and diet can help.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls check your eyes for refractive errors.Try to sleep for 7 hours matching pattern of baby.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You need Adequate rest and rehydration.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Savita Thakur
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult, as more details are required.
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Keep yourself hydrated.
Eat healthy,preferably avoid oily/spicy food.
Walk in morning/evening after eating meal.
Try to take rest as much as possible.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take dolo 650mg when you have headache.
Steam inhalation.
Salt water gargling.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
Take dolo650
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