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Right side headache
I constantly have a right side headache. Only right forehead is affected. What could be the reason for this?
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Did you get hit somewhere? Are you studying through online with mobile or laptop? How long do you have this headache? Do you have sinusitis?
Your headache could be also due to tension.
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You should use your laptop or mobile at your eyesight level.
Avoid prolonged neck bending activities.
You should do steam inhalation twice a day for five days.
You can check with an ophthalmologist for your eye power.
Avoid using high pillow.
Do meditation.
Do neck stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
Avoid frequent head bath.
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If the headache persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Physician or Neurophysician for further evaluation and treatment.
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Migraine pain can possible.
Do meditation
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Dr. Shilpa Rangari (PT)
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Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapist
24 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
You may get headache because of neck pain or tight shoulder muscles. Matrix is helpful in such conditions
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This may be a migrane pain it effects only one side of the head take complete rest
Avoid mobile using in darkness and your sleep should be for 8 to 9 hours
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consult through practo for proper assessment and treatment
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don't shower your self with normal cool water let it be lukewarm at the time of bath.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
This can be migraine pain . Need proper history and assessment to be done.
Please visit the nearest physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment.
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avoid using gadgets for long time.
avoid using High pillow
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please consult online with physiotherapist with practo app
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Constant headaches needs to be investigated first. Single sided headaches could be migraines. It could be genetic.
There are triggers, usually food like chocolate, peanuts....if it is migraines there can also be issues with vomiting when u have h/a and light exposure is hard.
Also there could be single sided headaches called cervicogenic headaches from cervical spine.In these neck ranges are affected....
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every headache could have some level of neck dysfunction. this could be helped with mobilization and self mobilization.
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visit a physiotherapist after a scan first
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Dr. Sumansh Sivalanka (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Such a localised headache could be due to the following reasons :
Upper cervical (c1-c3) dysfunction
Trapezius spasm
SCM ( muscle on the side of the neck) spasm
Trigger points in muscles around the neck
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consult for further details.. until then you can use heat packs followed by stretching for neck muscles.
maintain the neck movements by being active.
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