Headache
Virtually everyone has ever had a headache, which for some is a simple nuisance that happens
taking appropriate measures, for others it is more serious. To distinguish the importance of
that headache, first of all you have to find out what type of headache we have, whether it is
primary or secondary. Sometimes headaches are a symptom of other pathologies. For
example, if you have meningitis, you will have a headache, but also fever and lethargy. In these
cases we will be facing a secondary headache.
In the case of tourists arriving in the city of Cusco, Peru may suffer from mountain sickness,
which can begin to be felt from 2,500-3,000 meters above sea level. For these types of patients
who present this symptom upon arrival it is advisable to visit a health center or receive a visit
from a doctor who can attend this emergency and avoid a more severe case.
Headaches can have causes that are not due to an underlying disease. For example, lack of
sleep, incorrect increase in prescription glasses, exposure to loud noises or wearing tight caps
or hats, etc., etc. Whatever your urgency with your head ailment, Dr. Santiago Bernuí is your
best care and recovery option.
