Headaches with COVID-19
Date 04 Aug 2021 time 10:34
Physician of brain and nervous system Headaches are the most common neurological symptoms in people with COVID-19, with up to 30% of cases occurring, most of them having no previous history of headaches. and pain usually occurs within the first 7 days after infection.
Headaches are another neurological and neurological condition that is common among both people infected with COVID-19 and those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, and can vary in cause and severity. In some patients, the headache may be mild and resolve on its own. But at the same time, many more patients may need further diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Kiratikorn Wongwaivanich, MD. Physician of brain and nervous system Bangkok International Hospital Brain Center said headaches are a common neurological condition seen in people with COVID-19, affecting up to 30% of patients, most of them. will never have a history of headaches and pain usually occurs within the first 7 days after infection. The pain will come on quickly. Moderate to severe pain intensity and often do not respond to pain medication or recurring pain after the painkillers wear off The pain characteristic is compression pain in the temple area, forehead, around the cylinder of both eyes or pain throughout the head. which may be found in the form of throbbing pain similar to the beating of blood vessels Leaning your head forward, coughing, sneezing, and exerting yourself can exacerbate the headache. Importantly, the pain can last up to 2 weeks. The cause of the headache can be assumed to be caused by a virus directly entering the brain. through the endings of the 5th nerve (trigeminal nerve) from the nasal cavity causing pain signals sent to the head Or it may be caused by the virus stimulating the body to produce inflammatory substances. (inflammatory cytokine), which directly affects the pain-conducting system in the brain can cause headaches
Headaches caused by COVID-19 infection can be distinguished from headaches from other causes by observing the accompanying symptoms, such as those infected with COVID-19. There will be dizziness, fever, nose does not smell, tongue does not taste, cough, shortness of breath, aches, diarrhea, pain while swallowing, may be allergic to light, allergic to loud noise, similar to those with migraine headaches. and in those who are already suffering from headaches will have the appearance of pain that has changed from the original
Headaches not only occur in people with COVID-19, but can also occur in people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Each vaccine has different symptoms of side effects reported. In the elderly, side effects are less common than in younger people. And receiving the second dose vaccine will have fewer side effects than the first dose. From the current research data, it was found that The viral vector vaccine (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19; AstraZeneca) reported 22.8%-29.3% post-vaccination headache and the mRNA vaccine (BNT162b2). ; Pfizer) reported headache after vaccination 39%-52%.
Usually, if a headache is caused by COVID-19 or from vaccination, symptoms gradually improve within 1 week. Painkillers such as paracetamol can be taken. In the case of taking paracetamol and still unable to control the pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers may be considered. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for people with migraines and migraine attacks after vaccination. It is recommended to take paracetamol. In case of severe headache, NSAIDs or triptans should be considered.
After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, if the headache gets worse or doesn’t subside after taking painkillers. or other abnormal symptoms occur together You should seek immediate medical attention to determine the cause of a potentially dangerous headache. including treating headaches appropriately For more information, please contact Bangkok International Hospital Contact Center Tel. 1719
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