See a Doctor for Headache and migraine in Karakoy: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Need headache and migraine treatment in Karakoy, Istanbul? 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 Karakoy
Karakoy is a lively spot, so late nights, alcohol and sun often combine into one bad day. Other places within reach include Eminonu, Balat, Ortakoy. Alcohol, little sleep and loud music commonly trigger headaches and migraines. Drink water and rest.
Symptoms of headache and migraine
- Throbbing pain, frequently one-sided (migraine)
- Visual disturbances or aura before a migraine
- Sensitivity to light and sound
Causes and risk factors
Frequent triggers: not drinking enough, hot weather, poor sleep, travel, skipped meals, alcohol, stress and certain foods.
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.
Care and treatment for headache and migraine
A video visit lets the doctor take a history, tell tension headache and migraine apart, suggest treatment and decide whether anything requires urgent checking. Typical choices are simple pain relief, anti-sickness medicine and, for migraine, specific migraine medicines.
- Drink water and rest in a cool, dark, quiet room
- Take simple pain relief as directed on the pack, early
How it works: headache and migraine care in Karakoy
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Karakoy.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
In an emergency in Turkey call 112. A video visit cannot replace emergency care or prescribe controlled substances.
Common questions about headache and migraine in Karakoy
Can I get headache and migraine treatment in Karakoy?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Karakoy the same day.
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.
Which languages does the doctor speak?
English, German and Turkish.
References
- NHS. Migraine
- NHS. Tension-type headaches
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. Use this as general guidance; your own doctor’s advice always comes first.