Help..boyfriend suddenly ill?

Question

My boyfriend is feeling dizzy, has a headache, a stitch in both sides, and doesn't like bright lights...any ideas what's wrong?

Answer 1

Sounds like a migraine headache.

He might feel throbbing in the front of your head during a cold or bout with the flu, for example. Or you might feel pain in your temples or at the back of your head from a tension headache after a busy day. Most regular headaches produce a dull pain around the front, top, and sides of your head, almost like someone stretched a rubber band around it.

A migraine is different. We define it as a recurrent headache that has additional symptoms. The pain is often throbbing and on one or both sides of the head. People with migraines often feel dizzy or sick to their stomachs. They may be sensitive to light, noise, or smells. In a few people, migraines can also cause auras, such as seeing spots or halos, just before actually getting the headache. Migraines are disabling,

What Causes a Migraine?
Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body, and it can have an effect on the blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other problems.

Answer 2

Of course the best answer is prevention. Most 'accidents' can be prevented as well as many acute issues. That being said, I will continue: For mild issues such as GI upsets, small wounds, sprains, strains, etc. I'd probably treat the dog at home by resting the dog, cleaning the wounds and altering the diet. I do that anyways. For moderately ill using your definition where the dog may or may not get better, I'd have to weigh my options carefully. If this was something that could be fixed like a fractured leg or a foreign body, I'd try and rehome the dog or find someone who could give me a loan. I'd also look for any type of work including bartering with the vet to get the dog fixed. Since I do not have any resources, this would mean that I would not have the option of care credit or other type of payment plan. I would also consider euthanasia as it too would be in the best interest of the pet. For severely ill I'd euthanize. I'd even consider this if I had all the money in the world if my dog had little or chance for survival. Why let him suffer?

Answer 3

Umm could be meningitus, quick ring NHS direct on 0845 4647 or your local out of hours doctors, and have a taxi number at hand in case they tell you to bring him to the docs or hospital.

Answer 4

Sounds like migraine but ring NHS direct - 0845 4647

Answer 5

Phone NhS 24 and tell them the symptoms.

Answer 6

ly him down turn off the lights ring care doc..youll get his secretary on the fone explain the situation and she'l give you adivce on what to do...you may not need a doc...make the call

Answer 7

Get a brain MRI immediately. I just donated my husband to cancer research. Does he do drugs? Does he drink? Is there anything you know of that could have caused it? If he is clean and sober it certainly could be a brain tumor. I been trough two boys with them.

Answer 8

could be one of a million things,appendicitis,migraine. Call the nhs helpline or website: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/index.aspx

Answer 9

Has he just returned from the pub by any chance?

Answer 10

ring the nhs u will need to ask them