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All headaches don't need a brain scan. They can be treated by making suitable lifestyle changes.

Listen to Video talk by Dr. Sivarajan Thandeswaran, Senior Consultant Stroke and Neurovascular Medicine, Kauvery Hospital.

Dr.Sivarajan Thandeswaran, MBBS, MRCP (London)
Senior Consultant Stroke and Neurovascular Medicine
Kauvery Hospital, Chennai

Try to avoid having food and beverages in hotels. Avoid spicy / high calorie foods. Always eat fresh homemade food as far as possible.
Make sure to have plenty of fluids as this season will not make us feel thirsty.
Consume fruits rich in vitamin C as it will improve your resistance. eg: papaya / guava / pomegranate / apples.
Gargle with salt and warm water twice a day.
Make sure to wash your hands and legs, once you are back home. Preferably take a hot shower. If you have walked in the rain water, make sure to wash your feet with soap and water.
Make sure that there is no water stagnant around your house. This can be a place for mosquitoes to breed.
Make sure to use dry under garments before use, damp clothes lead to infections.
Elderly people kindly go for your daily walks in the park as the roads might be slushy and slippery for regular walks.
Make sure children carry a raincoat in their school bags, to avoid them getting wet on an unexpected rainy day.
Last but not the least if you are running a temperature kindly seek medical advice.

You may know most of the above suggestions, but are you following them?

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