See a Doctor for Headache and migraine in Dalaman: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Whether you are on a short break or staying long in Dalaman, a doctor is a message away for headache and migraine: video visits, e-prescriptions and support all day and night.
What to know about headache and migraine in Dalaman
Dalaman is a beach and hotel area, so sun, pools and buffet food are the usual causes of holiday illness. Other places within reach include Datca, Gocek, Akyaka. Dehydration, bright light and skipped meals are the commonest holiday triggers. Drink water, wear sunglasses and rest in a dark room.
About headache and migraine
Headaches range from the pressing, band-like pain of tension-type headache to the one-sided throbbing of migraine, which often comes with nausea and a dislike of light and sound.
Signs of headache and migraine to look for
- Dull, tight pressure around the head (tension)
- Visual disturbances or aura before a migraine
- Nausea or vomiting
What can cause headache and migraine
Dehydration, heat, lack of sleep, long journeys, skipped meals, alcohol, stress and, for some people, certain foods.
How headache and migraine is treated
The physician talks through your symptoms, works out whether it is tension headache or migraine, recommends treatment and rules out warning signs that need prompt investigation. Treatment can involve simple painkillers, anti-sickness medicine and, for migraine, specific migraine medicines.
- Eat regular meals and limit alcohol and caffeine
- Keep a note of your triggers
From message to medicine in Dalaman
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Dalaman.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- The doctor sends any prescription straight to your WhatsApp or inbox.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
Common questions about headache and migraine in Dalaman
Can I get headache and migraine treatment in Dalaman?
Yes. An on-demand doctor is available 24/7 by video anywhere in Dalaman, and the e-prescription can be used at a local pharmacy.
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.
What can I do at home for headache and migraine?
Drink water and rest in a cool, dark, quiet room. Take simple pain relief as directed on the pack, early. Eat regular meals and limit alcohol and caffeine.
References
- NHS. Migraine
- NHS. Tension-type headaches
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. The content here is general and cannot replace individual medical advice.
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