Headache
For headache, see medicine specialists first.
Pain anywhere in the head. Most headaches come from tension, poor sleep, eye strain or migraine and are not dangerous.
Also searched as: মাথায় ব্যথা, মাথা ধরা, matha betha, matha dhora, matha bhar
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- Sudden extreme headache, or headache with fever and stiff neck, confusion, a seizure, vision loss or new limb weakness
- Severe or worsening headache after a head injury
- Severe new headache during pregnancy or in the weeks after childbirth, with or without blurred vision
Who to see: Medicine Specialists
A medicine doctor can assess common headaches and refer to a neurologist when needed. For a child, start with a paediatrician; emergency signs need hospital care instead.
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Common questions
- Which doctor should I see for headache (matha betha)?
- See medicine specialists first. A medicine doctor can assess common headaches and refer to a neurologist when needed. For a child, start with a paediatrician; emergency signs need hospital care instead.
- When should you go to hospital straight away?
- Sudden extreme headache, or headache with fever and stiff neck, confusion, a seizure, vision loss or new limb weakness; Severe or worsening headache after a head injury; Severe new headache during pregnancy or in the weeks after childbirth, with or without blurred vision. Emergency number: 999.
- Where can I find medicine specialists?
- Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaSylhetMymensingh