Get Headache and migraine Treatment in Fatih from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
If headache and migraine is spoiling your stay in Fatih, a doctor can see you online within minutes, 24/7, and advise on treatment, medicines and when to be seen in person.
Quick facts
| Best for | Visitors and residents |
|---|---|
| Hours | Day and night |
| You receive | Advice and e-prescription if suitable |
| Physician | English, German and Turkish |
| Health issue | Headache and migraine |
What to know about headache and migraine in Fatih
Fatih is a busy visitor area, so long days on foot, crowds and street food are the usual causes of illness. Close by are Bosphorus, Golden Horn, Galata, which share the same medical services. Heat, noise, long walks and skipped meals commonly set off headaches. Eat regularly and take breaks in the shade.
Travel guide to Fatih
Trip for travellers: Fatih is best explored on foot, with cafes, markets and historic sights close together. Allow time for shopping and use ferries or taxis between sights.
What can cause headache and migraine
Frequent triggers: not drinking enough, hot weather, poor sleep, travel, skipped meals, alcohol, stress and certain foods.
Symptoms of headache and migraine
- Visual disturbances or aura before a migraine
- Throbbing pain, frequently one-sided (migraine)
- Dull, tight pressure around the head (tension)
- Sensitivity to light and sound
What is headache and migraine?
A headache is pain in the head or face. Tension-type headaches feel like a tight band, while migraine typically causes throbbing pain on one side, commonly with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
How headache and migraine is treated
In a video visit the doctor takes your history, distinguishes tension headache from migraine, suggests treatment and decides whether anything requires urgent checking. Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest simple pain relief, anti-sickness medicine and, for migraine, specific migraine medicines.
- Take simple painkillers as directed on the pack, early
- Drink water and rest in a cool, dark, quiet room
- Eat regular meals and limit alcohol and caffeine
How treatment works in Fatih
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Fatih.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- Receive an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email if treatment is appropriate.
- Any pharmacy in Fatih can dispense it; look for the red E sign.
How to lower your risk of headache and migraine
Drink enough water, eat regularly, sleep well, limit alcohol, protect your eyes from glare and keep a diary to spot your triggers.
Emergency in Turkey: call 112. Online visits are not for life-threatening conditions or controlled-substance prescriptions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get headache and migraine treatment in Fatih?
Treatment for headache and migraine is available here whenever you need it, by video, with medicine from a local pharmacy.
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.
How fast can I see a doctor for headache and migraine in Fatih?
Waiting times are short because there is no travel involved: message us and the doctor connects by video.
Will I receive a prescription for headache and migraine?
If treatment is appropriate, yes. The doctor sends an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email that you show at any pharmacy in Fatih. Controlled substances cannot be prescribed online.
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.
Also asked about in Fatih
References
- NHS. Migraine
- NHS. Tension-type headaches
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. This page is for information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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