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Spinal headaches are usually diagnosed based on information regarding the procedures performed on the spine and the nature of the pain. Therefore, when you go to the doctor, you need to be sure to provide all the necessary information to support the diagnosis process.
1. Diagnosis of spinal headache
Diagnosis of spinal headache goes through several stages. First, the doctor will ask about your current medical condition, previous history of headaches, and conduct a general physical examination. When your doctor asks about you, be sure to mention procedures that involve the spine, such as spinal anesthesia or lumbar puncture.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to rule out other possible causes of a headache. After the scan, you will be explained by the doctor about the MRI image and the risk of disease if any.
Người bệnh có thể được chỉ định chụp MRI để chẩn đoán nguyên nhân đau đầu cột sống
2. Spinal headache treatment
Treatment of spinal headaches is usually indicated with conservative treatments such as bed rest, drinking plenty of fluids, using caffeine pills or oral pain relievers.
If the headache does not improve within 24 hours, the doctor may recommend performing an autologous epidural coagulation technique. The procedure is performed by injecting a small amount of blood into the space above the dural puncture to create a blood clot to seal the hole. This helps restore intracranial pressure and relieve headaches. This is a measure commonly used to treat persistent spinal headaches that do not go away on their own.
3. What to prepare before going to the doctor for headache?
If the headache persists 24 hours or longer after spinal procedures, you should see your doctor for treatment advice. Before you see your doctor, you need to get ready for your appointment by doing the following:
Write down all the symptoms you experience, including symptoms that seem unrelated to the headache Make a list all the medicines, vitamins and supplements that you are taking
Liệt kê những loại thuốc bạn đang sử dụng để bác sĩ nắm được tình trạng bệnh
You should bring a family member or friend to get help and remember information that you missed Writing questions to ask the doctor Knowing how to ask good questions helps provide more information so that the doctor can quickly diagnose the disease and the cause of the disease. For spinal headaches, questions you might ask include:
What causes headaches? Is there a cause related to the characteristics of the headache I am having? What tests do I need? Is my headache temporary or chronic? What is the best treatment? Are there other alternatives in disease treatments? What can I do to keep the headache from affecting other medical conditions I have? Is there any health advice I need to follow? Should I see a specialist?
Chuẩn bị những câu hỏi tốt để giúp bác sĩ nhanh chóng chẩn đoán bệnh
Usually, the doctor will ask questions to find out the condition and diagnose the diagnosis. You need to be prepared to answer the following questions in detail and clearly:
When did your headache start? Does the pain get worse when you sit, stand or lie down? Do you have a history of headaches? If yes, what type of headache? When you are diagnosed with a spinal headache, you should strictly follow the doctor's instructions to limit potentially dangerous complications. However, to be safe, you should choose reputable medical facilities to perform.
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Reference source: mayoclinic.org
