Does overuse of pain relievers lead to headaches and nausea?

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Hello doctor.
I have a friend who was diagnosed with pubertal neuropathy. My friend took medicine prescribed by the hospital but did not get better. She has been going to the doctor for a long time, her condition seems to be more serious now and she is increasingly abusing pain relievers. She often has pain in the back of her neck accompanied by nausea. Did the doctor tell her that she should go to the doctor? Time advises her how to reduce pain? Now painkillers are not only ineffective but also cause side effects for her. I hope you can give me some advice, thank you.
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Hello!
During puberty, your body changes not only physiologically but also psychologically. Many times these changes make them fall into a state of being unable to control themselves and susceptible to psychological syndromes. Such disorders may be:
Emotional disturbances. Behavioral disorders. Stress or depression. Currently, the doctor doesn't know what medicine your friend is taking and how your friend's psychological and emotional condition is. However, it is best to advise you to see a specialist soon for early diagnosis and treatment. Currently, your friend's headache or nausea cannot be determined due to a side effect of the drug or the cause of the headache or pathological nausea. I would advise you to stop using the pain relievers you are taking.
I can recommend you to visit the hospitals of Vinmec Health System nationwide to get more detailed and specific advice from experienced and qualified doctors. I wish you good health!
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Quang Hung - Anesthesiologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.