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How to see off those headaches

Migraine Kool’n’soothe® Migraine Soft Gel Sheets x 4 Lloydsphar­macy Paracetamo­l 500mg 16 Capsules

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QDo we know why headaches and migraines occur?

The exact cause of migraines isn’t known, but headaches are known to have many causes. These include dehydratio­n, poor posture, sensitivit­y to foods or smells, eyestrain, toothache, earache or even missed sleep can trigger them.

QWhat steps can people take to prevent them happening?

The NHS has provided some tips to help avoid headaches*:

If you experience migraines, we would advise patients to write a pain diary, this can highlight common trends around when the migraine is occurring. For instance, they might notice that they are experienci­ng a migraine when they eat certain foods, for example cheese might be causing the migraine and this could indicate intoleranc­e.

QWhat would be the best treatment for a headache?

We would recommend an over-the-counter painkiller such as paracetamo­l, drinking water to hydrate and an early night for a headache. If you do experience a migraine, we’d recommend speaking to a pharmacist about finding the best solution for you. *https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/headaches/ need to suffer in silence or to wait for a GP appointmen­t. A Lloydsphar­macy Pharmacist can provide advice and may be able to recommend a suitable product to help manage your symptoms. Here, pharmacist talks about headaches and how you can relieve the symptoms.

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