{"id":33985,"date":"2024-05-29T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T07:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=33985"},"modified":"2024-07-30T16:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T16:04:58","slug":"should-i-see-a-doctor-headaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/should-i-see-a-doctor-headaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I see a doctor: Headaches","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve had a long day at work, you likely didn\u2019t drink enough water and now your head is pounding. (Not surprising.)<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re genetically more susceptible to headaches or you\u2019ve been slacking on your well-being habits lately, headaches are a normal part of life. What\u2019s not normal is letting them overtake you or become a constant battle.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s \u2018normal\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Headaches, specifically tension headaches, are one of the most common conditions people experience. The pain, commonly described as an ache or tightness, varies between mild to moderate and can last a few hours to a few days.<\/p>\n<p>These should be easily treatable with over-the-counter medications or changes to your daily habits (drinking more water, eating consistently, taking screen breaks).<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s \u2018not normal\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>If your headaches become more persistent \u2014 meaning more than 15 days a month \u2014 or they\u2019re interfering with everyday life, it\u2019s time to see a doctor or other health care provider.<\/p>\n<p>If your headaches more closely resemble migraine symptoms, schedule an appointment with your provider. Migraines occur more consistently, last a few hours to several days and are more likely to have lingering side effects. You may experience blurred vision, sensitivity to light\/sounds\/smells, or throbbing or heaviness on one side of your head.<\/p>\n<h2>Caring for your condition<\/h2>\n<p>Expect to make some lifestyle changes regardless of whether your headaches are just a weekly occurrence or have developed into chronic migraines.<\/p>\n<p>Take note of what you\u2019re doing, eating or experiencing when your headaches occur \u2014 you may be able to nail down specific triggers like alcohol or sugary foods. Drink more water, eat regularly, and get enough sleep and movement in your day.<\/p>\n<p>For those with more painful or chronic headaches, your provider may discuss preventive measures such as blood pressure, anti-seizure or antidepressant medication, a once-monthly injectable or Botox.<\/p>\n<p><em>Medical review provided for this piece by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/provider\/jennifer-rock\/\"><em>Jennifer Rock, ARNP<\/em><\/a><em>, with\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/location\/deaconess-medical-office-building\/multicare-rockwood-main-neurology\/\"><em>MultiCare Rockwood Clinic Neurology<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve had a long day at work, you likely didn\u2019t drink enough water and now your head is pounding. (Not surprising.) 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