Get Headache and migraine Treatment in Konyaalti from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Unwell with headache and migraine in Konyaalti? Our 24/7 on-call doctor assesses you online, explains your options and sends your e-prescription to a pharmacy in Antalya.
E-rx.onlineWhat to Know About Headache and Migraine in Konyaalti
Konyaalti’s long pebble beach and promenade are popular with families, so sun, swimming and sea-water problems are common. Dehydration, bright light and skipped meals are the commonest holiday triggers. Drink water, wear sunglasses and rest in a dark room.
Typical Symptoms
- Visual disturbances or aura before a migraine
- Dull, tight pressure around the head (tension)
- Throbbing pain, often one-sided (migraine)
- Sensitivity to light and sound
Causes and Risk Factors
Dehydration, heat, too little sleep, long journeys, missed meals, alcohol, stress and, in some people, particular foods.
Understanding Headache and Migraine
A headache is pain in the head or face. Tension headaches feel like a tight band around the head; migraine usually brings throbbing pain on one side, frequently with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise.
Avoiding Headache and Migraine on Holiday
Drink enough water, eat regularly, sleep well, limit alcohol, protect your eyes from glare and keep a diary to spot your triggers.
How Headache and Migraine Is Treated
A video visit lets the doctor take a history, tell tension headache and migraine apart, suggest treatment and decide whether anything requires urgent checking. Options may include simple pain relief, anti-sickness medicine and, for migraine, specific migraine medicines.
- Take simple painkillers as directed on the pack, early
- Drink water and rest in a cool, dark, quiet room
- Eat regular meals and limit alcohol and caffeine
- Keep a note of your triggers
How Treatment Works in Konyaalti
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Konyaalti.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- Receive an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email if treatment is appropriate.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Common Questions About Headache and Migraine in Konyaalti
Can I Get Headache and Migraine Treatment in Konyaalti?
Yes, you can. Speak to the doctor online at any hour; if treatment is suitable you receive an e-prescription valid at pharmacies in Konyaalti.
When Should I See a Doctor in Person for Headache and Migraine?
Call 112 for a sudden severe “worst ever” headache, headache after a head injury, fever with a stiff neck, confusion, weakness, numbness, speech or vision problems, or fainting.
Can Children Be Assessed for Headache and Migraine Online?
Often yes for common problems, but babies and very young children may need to be examined in person. The doctor will tell you.
References
- NHS. Migraine
- NHS. Tension-type headaches
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. Use this as general guidance; your own doctor’s advice always comes first.