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I always have headache on one side while waking up in morning if I sleep on right side my right headache occurs and if I sleep on left side left headache occurs.

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I am suffering headache before l am fine no headache after sleep when l will get up l having headache sir

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I have been having a headache and feeling stressed and sleeping problem. Losses of will power and confidence

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May be due to over mental stress or due to depression. Consult a homoeopathic physician for treatment or co.e in direct consultation. ...  Read More

Dint sleep so I feeling exhausted and have headache .. can I take a saredo. ?

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Self medication is not advisable other than tablets like paracetamol. Consult your General Physician first and if required that doctor will refer to specialist ...  Read More

I am 27 Years male. I am suffering from headache since last 1.5 years. Initially I had sleep issues. I was not able to sleep well . I had disturbed sleep. and it resulted into headache. I consulted psychiatrist and got some medicines . Had relief for 15 days. Problem got worsened later on. I couldn't fall a sleep and headache went on increasing. I

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Hi dear a homeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier ...  Read More

I have been a sleeping problem.I am sleep properly in night.In a whole day I am only sleeping for a 3 hours.And I am not feeling well.sometime my left hand shivering and by headache I am suffering from fever.

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Exercise and stay active. Activity helps promote a good night's sleep. Get at least 20 to 30 minutes of vigorous exercise daily at least five to six hours before bedtime...Avoid large meals and bevera ...  Read More

I am having constant headache since 4 5 days at the back of my head and maybe because of that i am not able to sleep properly. This is affecting my quality of sleep i guess. Earlier i used to sleep really peacefully but not i feel my head is constantly spinning. Please suggest something that will cure the problem of headache and for good sleep.

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Get a sleep study to determine what is causing these symptoms. ...  Read More

Since last one month i am not able to sleep properly. Severe headache is there. I am a working lady going office early morning coming late. Please help me.

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Is there a Trace of Self pitying in you!!! Stress could also be a reason. Stress could be due to various reasons. ...  Read More

I've been having a headache from past few months, not able to sleep and eat properly and I feel sick everytime

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It is necessary to find out the reason behind this but it is possible to know only after having a counseling session with you. I am an online counselor, please get in touch with me through Practo. Hap ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a severe headache for almost 1-2 weeks. Also having trouble in sleeping and memory loss. What is this?

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New onset headache needs to be evaluated. You are not able to sleep due to headaches or there is some other reason dor that? Did you have any recent trauma to head or any stress lately ot any medical ...  Read More

Usually I will get one sided headache monthly once or twice,but this time I got headache one sided which is there more than one day,I mean I got Tuesday midnight and took dolo 650 reduced half again morning took dolo reduced full.And again today morning got headache and took dolo650 but not reduced fully.what I have to do if I get headache again to

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A one-sided headache that returns roughly every month, and this time dragging on past a day despite your usual tablet, fits a migraine-type pattern rather than a one-off headache. ...  Read More

I had fever for last 3 days, Today fever was down but i had cold runny nose irritation in throat and headache on my forehead eyes and on top of my head I woke suddenly in middle of night today with fever , very sharp throbbing headache and nausea Its also hard to sleep as putting head on pillow seems like pressure in head

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This sounds like a viral infection with sinus congestion causing the facial and head pressure, especially with fever starting to settle. The sharp throbbing pain and nausea can happen when congestion ...  Read More

Bad headache, a year ago, light sensitivity started off small, at night with bright light the light sensitivity used to be there and there used to be a headache which was only above my eyebrows, that was in December 2025, i didn't consult, so 9 months later, it increased to the point it carries out the entire day, my headache is from the temples to

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Kindly consult Neurologist ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since 2 months taking 25 mcg Thyronorm tablet taking metformin , gp1before breakfast and dopanorm and Telma h after breakfast and night go1 before dinner and atorva 10 after dinner. I am having left side headache and dizziness from 3 days left eye pain and can't lift my eyelid and headache have to sleep thi

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Can clonazepam and mirtazapine be prescribed together for sleep? Can clonazepam and mirtazapine (Mirtaz) both be prescribed together for insomnia? Is this combination commonly used, and are there any important risks or interactions when taking them together?

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Yes, clonazepam and mirtazapine can be prescribed together, but usually for short-term use under strict supervision. Mirtazapine treats sleep maintenance/insomnia, while clonazepam helps with acute sl ...  Read More

My 20-month-old baby does not sleep well. He wakes up every 30 minutes and wants to sleep only in my arms; he refuses to sleep on the bed. He cries a lot at night, and I feel that he is not getting enough sleep. I am also not producing much breast milk anymore, and he hardly eats anything. At night, he refuses to drink milk from a bottle or a glass

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Greetings At this age, your baby's sleep and appetite patterns are heavily linked; chronic overtiredness from waking every 30 minutes can significantly suppress his daytime appetite and lead to compl ...  Read More

I’ve been having difficulty sleeping at night, and my recent blood test showed a slightly low magnesium level (1.8 mg/dL). Could this be contributing to my sleep issues?

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Yes, low magnesium can contribute to poor sleep. Magnesium helps regulate melatonin and calms the nervous system (via GABA activity), so even a mild deficiency can cause difficulty falling or staying ...  Read More

I have a history of headache, last headache was in October last year ,got an MRI done ,it came out fine .However since this month I am having headaches again for 3 weeks now .I tried normal migraine medicine, still on course ,I was worried if I have to another MRI done as the pain is not going

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I have constant headache from past 2 3 days i take medicine it help in 1 or 2 hour then again headache and also neck pain and stiffness

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A detailed clinical assessment is advised to understand the issue. For a personalised treatment plan ( as practo doesn't let share contact) , DM on insta: dr.abhinavtewari Dr. Abhinav Tewari MBBS(AI ...  Read More

Hlo dr, I am having headache forehead front area and eye area back side pain from 4 days...what is the cause of this type of head ache...plz say...

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Multiple causes. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I am not getting proper sleep from 2 months onwards some times 3 days continuously brain is totally active not sleepy trying very hard still not getting sleep

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Two months of sleep difficulty needs proper assessment to look for anxiety, stress, medication or thyroid issues or other causes consult me so we can go through your sleep pattern and symptoms and dec ...  Read More

I wake up in the middle of the night despite having slept on time. Even if I sleep late, I still end up waking up in the middle of the night. When I finally wake up in the morning, my jaw is clenched, like I do it in my sleep. I've been going through this issue for well over a year now. I'm scared.

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Waking up repeatedly at night along with jaw clenching for over a year can be associated with stress or anxiety, but it can also have physical or sleep-related causes. It would be better not to assume ...  Read More

I work throughout the day and feel tired at night, so I fall asleep quickly. However, I wake up after 3-4 hours of sleep with racing thoughts and then have difficulty falling asleep again. It usually takes me 1-1.5 hours to fall back asleep. Because of this, I don't get good quality sleep and feel very tired and restless the next morning. This has

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Sleep disturbances can be due to many factors . We need complete history taking and evaluation for this . Need to run few test also like CBC , Thyroid levels , vit D3 , vit B 12, etc .. ...  Read More

I have a really bad headache, I am 16 year old female, a year ago, light sensitivity started off small, at night with bright light the light sensitivity used to be there and there used to be a headache which was only above my eyebrows, that was in December 2025, i didn't consult anyone, so 9 months later, it increased to the point it carries out th

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My blood test reports are fine like vit d3, b12, thyroid, cbc, glucose everything is normal HB is 11 but I sleep for more than 12 hours and feel that I have slept properly. I am unable to get up before and if I get up, I get headache, acidity and stay drizzy I had melatonin tablet but it didn't work it effected my memory and I had modafinil also i

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Your symptoms — sleeping 12+ hours, feeling unrested, morning headache, dizziness, and HB of 11 — point to hypersomnia, possibly worsened by mild anemia. Even with normal thyroid/B12/D3, condition ...  Read More

Frequent headaches at the back side with jaw getting stiff consulted a Dr he said it might be migraine I often feel difficulties in sleeping at night even when I lay at bed on 10 I am unable to sleep till 1..or 2 no matter how hectic the day was and in the morning I feel sleepy and very much tired and crave sweet also a lot every other day speciall

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Need examination. Consult with neurologist once. ...  Read More

I have a really bad headache, I am 16 year old female, a year ago, light sensitivity started off small, at night with bright light the light sensitivity used to be there and there used to be a headache which was only above my eyebrows, that was in December 2025, i didn't consult anyone, so 9 months later, it increased to the point it carries out th

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Looks like you have cluster headache, although its a diagnosis of exclusion. You need to consult with neurologist doctor physically asap for start treatment. Otherwise your symptoms may be worsen time ...  Read More

Have headache in the center of my head,it getting worse when I take a head bath ,headache lead gas and loose motion ,please advise for the reason and solution

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Why I sleep too much, I sleep for more than 8-9 hours. Do I have any illness? If yes then what should I do

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have been experiencing this sleep problem for the past four to five years and also life style habits like improper timing food finally I got gastritis now only I am changing everything but the sleep problem doesn't change during night Im overthinking so much that why I cannot sleep what will I do and also 4 to 5 years iam not sleeping at ryt tym

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Yeah, its due to sedentary lifestyles. You need to make a fixed schedule for sleeping and follow it.daily excercise and yoga may helps a lot.reduce stimulants strictly like caffeinated drinks (tea,cof ...  Read More

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