10 Optic Neuritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Headache
Headache refers to pain that occurs anywhere in the region of the neck or head. There are many types of headaches such as tension type headaches, cluster headaches, migraines, and more. Headaches are very common and can be caused by dehydration, fatigue, inadequate sleep, stress, side effect of medications, common colds, head injury, viral infections, and more.
It can be managed using pain medication such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Headaches do not usually occur in adult optic neuritis but is commonly seen in pediatric optic neuritis.
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