According to the doctors' observations, periodic headachesPain affects at least 70% of the population of developed countries. But in fact, many more people are familiar with this state, many simply do not turn to the doctor, preferring to cope with it on their own. But we must remember that the only symptom of many serious diseases is precisely a severe headache. What to do in this case, can only advise the doctor. And, despite the fact that now there are many tools that can quickly alleviate suffering, do not get carried away by them. After all, to get rid of headaches, you need to eliminate the causes that cause them, and not just the symptoms themselves. Therefore, before you drink pills, you need to find out why you have this condition.
- migraine also occurs quite often, especially among women;
- cervical osteochondrosis can lead to pinching of the artery, resulting in severe headache and nausea;
- often this condition is a symptom of viral diseases;
- sinusitis, tonsillitis and sinusitis also cause headaches;
- it will necessarily occur after traumatic brain injury;
- various problems with eyesight, ranging from increased intraocular pressure and glaucoma to improper selection of glasses can cause headaches;
- this condition is sometimes caused by otitis and dental diseases;
- persistent severe headache and nausea may indicate the development of a brain tumor;
- it can cause some diseases of endocrine glands, as well as such rare diseases as temporal arteritis and thrombomandibular joint disorder.
But in many cases, absolutely healthy peoplecomplain of severe headaches. What to do in this case can be understood if we recall what events preceded this state. After all, pain is often caused by an incorrect way of life and nutrition. What can cause them?
- Most often these are stresses, depressive states and psycho-emotional overstrain;
- nervous and muscular overstrain, as well as excessive mental stress;
- a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of fresh air;
- Wrong posture, the habit of pressing your legs under your back and hurting your back;
- violation of sleep, night work;
- change in meteorological conditions, severe hypothermia or heat stroke;
- malnutrition: malnutrition, diets, prevalence of nitrites, caffeine and histamine in food;
- poisoning with alcohol, chemicals and drugs;
- lack of certain vitamins and minerals, for example, deficiency of iron or vitamin B.
Depending on the reasons, the pain can be different.It can vary in intensity: strong, sharp, dull, aching, pressing or pulsing. Pain can increase gradually or with a change in position, from sounds and odors. Sometimes she subsides while she is in peace and quiet, while she sleeps. Depending on this, you need to choose the means to combat it. Classify the headache also in its place of origin. It can be shrouded when the whole head hurts, and can be localized in one place. It often depends on the reasons that cause it. Most often there is pain in the temporal region. It can cause various diseases, stress and poisoning. Pain in the occiput arises from pressure spikes or cervical osteochondrosis. Eye strain and infectious diseases can cause such sensations in the forehead area. Sometimes they are localized on one side. For example, a severe headache in the left side of the head indicates the development of migraine.
It is already clear that the reception of analgesics can not always be a salvation from suffering.
Many people suffer from severe headaches.What to do in this case, some decide on their own. But you can do without a doctor's visit only when you have already been examined and know your diagnosis. If the headaches torture you periodically, and you know their cause, you can not go to the doctor every time, but apply the treatment that he has prescribed to you. When is it necessary to visit a medical institution?
"Your head has fallen ill for the first time, and you do not know what it can be caused."
- The pain arose suddenly, for no apparent reason, and gradually intensified.
- Changed the usual localization and intensity of pain.
- There were additional symptoms: nausea, dizziness, "flies" before the eyes, weakness.
If you know your diagnosis and the causethe occurrence of this condition, if the pain occurs in you infrequently and pass after the use of medications, you can do self-medication. Most people try to cope with pain using pills. Usually, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics and vasodilators are used. But in many cases you can do without these not harmless medications, if you eliminate the causes of pain. Often helps rest, walking in the fresh air, relaxing massage or a warm bath. Many suffer from headache after sleep, meditation or auto-training. Folk remedies are good: grasses, compresses and acupressure. In the treatment in the conditions of a medical institution, physiotherapy can be prescribed: electrophoresis, salt caves, magnetic and laser therapy. In any case, all methods of getting rid of pain should be directed primarily at its cause.
If you understand why you have a stronga headache, what to do at home to relieve the attack? If it is caused by overwork, you need to take your mind off work, take a walk in the fresh air or just relax. It is useful to drink a decoction of chamomile, valerian, linden or mint.
All drugs for headaches can be divided into several groups. Any of them without a doctor's recommendation can be taken only once - to relieve the attack.
1.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will help with pain of any origin, in addition, relieve inflammation and fever. The best of them are Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproksen, Nurofen, Imet, Ketorolak and others.
2. Spasmolytics are used for pain of tension, spasm of blood vessels, if NSAIDs do not help. Recommended "Papaverin", "Drotaverin", "No-shpa", "Spazgan" and others.
3.If the pain is caused by pressure fluctuations or other vascular disorders, analgesics such as Analgin, Nebalgin and others will help in this case. But in combination with them, you need to take vasodilator or special hypertensive drugs.
4.These drugs may not help if a very severe headache occurs. What to do, usually in this state a person can not decide. Combined preparations can quickly bring relief: "Pentalgin", "Solpadein", "Brustan", "Novigan" and others.
But sometimes the use of drugs is not possible for differentreasons, and there was a strong headache. What to do in this case? Many are helped by various herbal preparations, compresses and other traditional medicine. You only need to choose an acceptable treatment for you, which will really ease the condition.
- sometimes it is recommended to rub the whiskey with a crust of lemon or garlic juice;
- You can make compresses with lemon, lavender or orange oil, or just inhale their smell;
- you need to drink the juice of potatoes, spinach or viburnum berries;
- Ginger tea or cinnamon tea helps a lot;
- it is recommended to sleep on a pillow of buckwheat husk;
- Acupressure and acupuncture also helps well.
What do women who are waiting for a child, becausemost drugs are contraindicated? And pregnant women often have headaches. This is due to hormonal changes in the body of a woman, toxicosis and circulatory failure.
If the head does not hurt too much, you can try to deal with it without medication. Can help:
- rest and sleep;
- shower or warm bath;
- relaxing exercises or breathing exercises;
- massage of the neck and shoulder area;
- A warm or cold compress on the nose and forehead for pain in this area, as well as on the neck in case of a severe headache in the occiput.
What if these methods do not help?You can take one pain pill. If you do this infrequently, then it will not bring harm. What medications are acceptable for pregnant women? In small doses, is allowed "Citramon" or "Paracetamol", there is a little-known drug - "Acetaminophen." It is strictly forbidden to drink "Nurofen", "Aspirin" and analgesics. The same rules should be followed during lactation if a severe headache occurs. "What to do: I feed the child, and there is no power to endure?" - often women are interested. There are drugs compatible with breastfeeding, mainly based on paracetamol. This is "Kalpol", "Eferalgan" or "Panadol". They do the least harm to the child, but often they are also not worth taking.
Маленьких пациентов лечить намного сложнее, because often they cannot accurately describe their condition. Therefore, in case of a headache, it is necessary to show the child to the doctor. Only by making a diagnosis can the doctor determine how to deal with the problem. In addition to the pain associated with various health problems, modern children often experience stress and even suffer from migraines. A light massage, rest and sleep, lime tea or a cool compress can help the baby. For a single withdrawal of a strong attack, it is permissible to give the child paracetamol-based medications. Most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics are contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.
As you know, all drugs are unsafe forhealth Therefore, it is better not to allow the state when you need to drink strong drugs. For those who regularly suffer from headaches, it is very important to observe the correct mode of the day, go to bed at the time and walk more in the fresh air. It is necessary to lead an active lifestyle, to spend less time at the TV and computer. It is also very important to follow the food, because many products can cause headaches: coffee, chocolate, soda, canned food and sausages. They are best avoided. You also need to give up alcoholic beverages and smoking.
