Headaches

The most common causes of headaches are sinusitis, the common cold, eye strain, tension, lack of sleep or food.

Treatment:

* Place a cold compress on the forehead.

* If practical, have the casualty lie down in a darkened room.

* Do not give tablets, but allow casualty to take two of own pain-killing tablets if desired.

* A headache could signal a more serious complaint: if worried, seek medical aid.

Migraine
These are severe headaches caused by lack of food, (or certain foods), noise, heat or stress. Headache may be accompanied by vomiting and visual disturbance.

Treatment:
As for headaches above.


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