Get Headache and migraine Treatment in Sariyer from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Looking for help with headache and migraine in Sariyer? Speak to a doctor by video at any hour, receive an e-prescription if treatment is appropriate and collect your medicine locally in Istanbul.
Key facts
| Physician | Physician fluent in three languages |
|---|---|
| Best for | Travellers, tourists and expats |
| Service | Video visit, hotel visit in selected areas |
| Condition | Headache and migraine |
| When | Day and night |
What can cause headache and migraine
Dehydration, heat, too little sleep, long journeys, missed meals, alcohol, stress and, in some people, particular foods.
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, commonly with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise.
How headache and migraine feels
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Throbbing pain, frequently one-sided (migraine)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dull, tight pressure around the head (tension)
- Visual disturbances or aura before a migraine
Local tips for headache and migraine in Sariyer
Crowded transport, queues and long walks mark a visit to Sariyer, and colds, blisters and stomach upsets are the usual results. Close by are Atasehir, Taksim, Galataport, 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 Sariyer
Trip for travellers: Sariyer is best explored on foot, with cafes, markets and historic sights close together. Allow time for shopping and use ferries or taxis between sights.
Care and treatment for headache and migraine
In a video visit the doctor takes your history, distinguishes tension headache from migraine, suggests treatment and decides whether anything requires urgent checking. Options may include simple painkillers, 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
- Eat regular meals and limit alcohol and caffeine
From message to medicine in Sariyer
- Tell us on WhatsApp where in Sariyer you are and what is bothering you.
- The doctor talks to you by video and asks about your symptoms and history.
- When medicine is appropriate, the prescription reaches your phone within the visit.
- Show the prescription at a pharmacy near you in Sariyer and collect the medicine.
Avoiding headache and migraine on holiday
Drink enough water, eat regularly, sleep well, limit alcohol, protect your eyes from glare and keep a diary to spot your triggers.
Life-threatening symptoms need an ambulance: dial 112 in Turkey. Online doctors cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Questions travellers ask
Can I get headache and migraine treatment in Sariyer?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Sariyer the same day.
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.
Will I receive a prescription for headache and migraine?
Only when the doctor judges it is safe and suitable. The e-prescription arrives by WhatsApp or email and is accepted at pharmacies in Sariyer.
Is headache and migraine common among visitors to Sariyer?
Long days of walking and crowded transport in Sariyer mean headache and migraine is a frequent request from visitors.
Which pharmacy should I use in Sariyer?
Any pharmacy (eczane) will accept an e-prescription. If it is late, ask a nearby pharmacy for the on-duty one.
Also asked about in Sariyer
References
- NHS. Migraine
- NHS. Tension-type headaches
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. The content here is general and cannot replace individual medical advice.