Get Headache and migraine Treatment in Alanya from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Need headache and migraine treatment in Alanya, Antalya? An on-demand doctor is available around the clock by video, wherever you are, and can send an e-prescription for a pharmacy near you.
What to know about headache and migraine in Alanya
Alanya is a lively spot, so late nights, alcohol and sun often combine into one bad day. Close by are Kas, Kalkan, Kadriye, which share the same medical services. Alcohol, little sleep and loud music commonly trigger headaches and migraines. Drink water and rest.
Symptoms of headache and migraine
- Dull, tight pressure around the head (tension)
- Visual disturbances or aura before a migraine
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Throbbing pain, commonly one-sided (migraine)
- Nausea or vomiting
Understanding headache and migraine
A headache is pain in the head or face. Tension headaches feel like a tight band around the head; migraine normally brings throbbing pain on one side, frequently with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise.
Causes and risk factors
Dehydration, heat, too little sleep, long journeys, missed meals, alcohol, stress and, in some people, particular foods.
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 needs urgent checking. Treatment can involve simple pain relief, anti-sickness medicine and, for migraine, specific migraine medicines.
- Take simple pain relief as directed on the pack, early
- Eat regular meals and limit alcohol and caffeine
From message to medicine in Alanya
- Tell us on WhatsApp where in Alanya you are and what is bothering you.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- When medicine is appropriate, the prescription reaches your phone within the visit.
In an emergency in Turkey call 112. A video visit cannot replace emergency care or prescribe controlled substances.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get headache and migraine treatment in Alanya?
Yes, you can. Speak to the doctor online at any hour; if treatment is suitable you receive an e-prescription valid at pharmacies in Alanya.
When should I see a doctor in person for headache and migraine?
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. Call 112.
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. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.