Managing Headaches: Self-Treatment Techniques and Prevention

There is no specific cause of headache. If there is overwork or mental stress, it can lead to headaches. Also, sitting in front of the laptop and working continuously can cause problems from there too. And if there is a headache, there is an interruption in the way of life. A physical problem can never be dealt with by the mind. Also, if you have a headache, you don't want to look at the laptop or computer screen. Don't want to talk on the phone. Nothing like it. Many people take medicine to relieve headaches. Some eat tea and coffee frequently. But none of these habits are good for the body. Instead, use some home tricks

Headaches can have many causes. The most common causes of headaches are fatigue, lack of adequate sleep, stress, drug reactions, sinusitis, head injury, dental disease, drinking too cold, or eating too quickly. Headaches are divided into primary and secondary categories to facilitate diagnosis. Migraine, tension headache, etc. fall in the primary category whereas head injury or tumor, infection, etc. fall in the secondary category.

Be it a slight change in the weather or the pressure of work, many people get upset. There is not much time to rest in the midst of busyness. So not everyone has the opportunity to sleep just by holding their head.

• Migraine: Pain starts from any side of the head. Hence it is also called sub-cranial pain. Migraine pain gets worse. After a while, the pain spread to the whole head. Besides, there may be pain around the eyes.

• Tension: This causes a headache that spreads all over the head. It will feel as if someone is holding the head. It will be heavy.

• Cluster Headache: These headaches occur at a specific time of the day or at a specific time of the year. Pain along one side of the head from behind the eye.

• Bleeding inside the head: violent pain from the back of the head to the neck

• Brain infection or meningitis: pain all over the head. Along with neck pain.

• If the power of the eyes increases: pain around the eyes. There will also be pain in the head.

• Venous Sinus: A venous sinus clot inside the head also causes pain.

• Brain Tumor: A tumor in the temporal lobe on the right side of the head causes pain in that part. Similarly, there is pain on the side where the tumor is. Small tumors do not cause pain. If the size is very large, only then there is pain.

• Headache in the elderly: The temporal artery lies behind the ear. There is a disease called temporal arthritis. This disease also causes severe pain in the ear.

• Sinus infection: In this case, there may be pain in the face.

However, taking painkillers is not a good idea. These drugs have minor side effects, as well as long-term negative effects on the body.

By adopting some home remedies, you can easily get relief from an excruciating headache. Rather, you can reduce the problem of headaches with some simple home remedies

There are other causes of headaches. This problem is caused by head injury, certain drugs, infection, obesity, smoking, coffee consumption, and lack of sleep. Follow these home remedies without taking medicine for headache problems:

•  Massage: The veins on both sides of the forehead or near the neck can be massaged with fingertips for some time. This message is very useful if you hold your head due to fatigue. Fingertip pressure works on the source of pain. News Anandabazar newspaper. If this is a problem, do a massage. It improves blood circulation. Reduces nervous tension. Listen to some relaxing music during this massage. Do not listen to anything too loud. Also, keep the lights off. Mix with everyone. smile and have a conversation It reduces stress. The mind is good. And if the mind is good, many problems can be easily solved. Do Pranayama daily. But the body will be healthy.

• Dim the lights: Dim the lights in the room when the headache starts. Stay away from computer screens, laptops, or mobile phones. Wear good quality sunglasses when outdoors.

• Essential oil: Apply essential oil on the fingertips and massage the forehead and veins. Massaging with an aromatic flavored oil like lavender or peppermint can help reduce headaches.

• Tea Coffee: Caffeine present in tea or coffee plays a special role in reducing headaches. Ginger-clove and honey mixed in tea gives relief from headache.

• Bath: You can take a bath to get relief from unbearable headaches. It will be good to pour cold water on the head for a while.

• Drink plenty of water: Every person should take care of drinking water. In fact, water deficiency in the body causes many problems. Dehydration can occur in this situation. This causes headaches. Now, after various studies, scientists have come to the conclusion that if you have a headache, drink a lot of water. You will see the problem decreasing. Also, eat fruits that are high in liquid content. This way you can solve the problem.

• Foods containing magnesium: In fact, the body needs magnesium. But most people don't care about this mineral. That's why the problem continues to grow. This mineral regulates blood sugar in the body. Magnesium even helps in nerve transmission. In this context, the National Library of Medicine, and the National Center for Biotechnology Information state that magnesium deficiency in the body causes headaches. So eat foods rich in these minerals.

• Stay away from alcohol: In fact, many people prefer to drink alcohol (no alcohol). Drinking alcohol is a very bad habit. It has been seen that this drink creates inflammation in the body. In addition, alcohol causes blood vessels to enlarge. This causes problems. Besides, it should be kept in mind that alcohol is the cause of cancer in various places in the body. So every person is asked to stay away from it. This study has revealed that even after drinking alcohol, headaches occur.

• Sleep should be proper: Our sleep is very important. The body can heal itself during sleep. So sleep is very necessary. This time, if sleep is less, various problems can be created. Even headaches. It is also necessary to sleep according to the rules every day. Sleep at least 7-8 hours a night. But no problem is solved without proper sleep. It also increases many other problems. Mental stress. Which affects the body. If there is a problem like a headache day after day, then some complex problems can come from there. Overexertion and overexertion should also be avoided.

• Avoid foods containing histamine: Actually, histamine is a chemical. This chemical is present in the body. Now if its amount increases, problems are created in the body. In that case, immunity decreases, stomach upset, and problems in the nervous system appear. Now if its amount increases, it causes headaches. That should be kept in mind. So this food is less.

• Eat a balanced diet: Minerals and vitamins are needed to keep the body healthy. And so always try to have a balanced diet. Many times the problem of headache comes from malnutrition. If you stay on an empty stomach for a long time, you get a headache. Eating food late reduces the supply of glucose to the brain. From there, the possibility of hypoglycemia also remains. So eat food every day so that the metabolism of the body is correct.

The most common headaches should be known at the beginning. An average of 78 out of every 100 people suffer from this headache at some point in their lives. Many times headaches are caused by anxiety. However, headaches can be caused by many other reasons. Let's find out what are the reasons:

 

• Headaches due to sleep: You work 10 hours a day all week and feel healthy, but wake up with a headache after taking a long nap on the day off. The reason for this is that when there is a sudden decrease in mental pressure, a type of hormone decreases in the head. Don't panic if you get such a headache. It doesn't just happen to you alone.

 Solution: Resist the temptation to oversleep on vacation if you have. Sleeping more than eight hours can cause this headache. It was more of a headache.Lack of sleep can lead to headaches: Many people have an increased ability to feel pain in the brain when they sleep less. Feels a slight headache. Then a headache may occur. And if sleep is less, headaches can appear again and again. So get enough sleep.

•  Certain foods: Tea, coffee, cola or soft drinks can cause this type of headache. Because they contain caffeine which can cause headaches.

Solution: If you find yourself feeling light-headed after drinking these drinks, drink less of them.

•  Drinking less water: If more water is taken out of the body than the amount of water you take in, it can cause headaches. Many of us do not understand when the body water shortage is occurring. Not just vomiting or diarrhea. Excessive sweating or not drinking enough water can also cause dehydration.

Solution: Drink at least two liters of water a day. Try to drink enough water even if the headache starts.

•  Not eating any meal: Irregular eating and drinking or not eating a meal can cause headaches. The body makes a type of sugar from the food we eat. That is brain food. If you don't eat, this sugar goes down with the blood. And that can cause headaches. The sugar I talked about is not the same as the sugar for making tea.

Solution: No meal can be skipped. Even if you have a headache, you should eat food on time.

•  Lying down all day: Headaches can occur if your exertion is less. You understand the solution. Regular exercise should be done.

• Stress: This is a very common cause. Being stressed about something can cause headaches. So you have to solve what you are stressed about

Headaches are not just migraines. There are many reasons for headaches. If the cause of the headache is properly diagnosed, it can be treated to relieve the pain. You will get comfort.

•  One side of the head: migraine

If the headache is on one side of your head (left or right side of the head) and the head feels throbbing, it may be a sign of a migraine. With more than a dozen causes of migraines, getting rid of them is not easy. Migraine pain is intense and has a detrimental effect on function. Abstain from work and rest to get relief from migraine pain as quickly as possible. This pain does not go away. However, one should be careful and watchful.

•  All overhead: tension headache

Headaches caused by stress are called tension-type headaches or tension headaches. This pain feels like a tight band around the head.

•  Facial: Sinus headache

If you feel pressure in the eyes and cheeks, you can assume that it is a symptom of a sinus headache. But sinus headaches are actually very rare and often actually migraines, which can cause facial pain.

•  Sudden in any part of the head: thunderclap headache

A thunderclap headache is a feeling of thunder inside the head. The pain is intense, lasts at least five minutes, and you may not even know why it's happening. Among the different types of headaches, this type of headache can indicate danger. If you have such a headache, consult a doctor.

•  Behind eyes: cluster headache

If you feel like something is poking you behind the eyes, it could be a symptom of a cluster headache. This headache is also called a suicide headache. Because the pain is very intense. It usually affects men more than women. Redness in the eyes, watery eyes, and fatigue will come along with the pain.

•  On top of head or face: Allergic headache

Allergy headaches are related to sinuses but are seasonal and should be diagnosed by a doctor to properly identify the problem.

•  Forehead or one side of head: airplane headache

Pain on one side of the head is felt during air travel, which is called airplane headaches. Although air travel is not very difficult, studies have found that one in 12 people suffer from airplane headaches.

•  Pain in any part of the head:

If labor-related headaches occur during or after work. May increase with exercise or exercise or excitement or arousal. These include severe headaches, unilateral headaches, throbbing headaches, persistent headaches, and nausea.

So far I have said the most common headache causes and solutions. Now I will tell you some types of headaches, which should be sure to consult a doctor.

• Frequent headaches or severe headaches.
• If the headache does not go away after taking painkillers and keeps getting worse.
• A sharp throbbing pain in the front or on one side of the head can cause the pain to migrate. In some cases, cluster headaches may occur.
• If nausea with headache or light and sound become painful. As I said earlier, it could be a migraine.
• If you are over forty. Never had a headache before, but now it's starting again. It can be a sign of cancer.
• If the type of headache you usually have changes a lot, it can also be a sign of cancer. Here are two symptoms. These are not the only ones that can cause cancer. This can happen for many reasons. However, it is necessary to seek the help of a doctor and be free from anxiety.
• If the headache starts suddenly and the intensity of the pain is very high or if the headache is so severe that you have never experienced it before in your life. These are symptoms of brain hemorrhage.
• If you get a serious head injury. For example, as a result of an accident or fall.
• If a severe headache is accompanied by other symptoms such as sudden difficulty in speaking or thinking, weakness in arms or legs, and lethargy, these are signs of a stroke.
•  If you are lethargic or incoherent or have a fever or chills, a stiff neck, or a rash. These are symptoms of brain infection. Seizures or fainting are symptoms of a brain hemorrhage. If the white part of the eye becomes red, blurred vision, or loss of vision, urgent treatment is needed here as well.
• Pain in the jaw during meals with severe headache, blurred vision, or double vision. If you feel pressure on the scalp, go to the hospital immediately. They can occur due to inflammation of the blood vessels in the head and neck. There is a risk of blindness in one or both eyes.

 Headache Medicines:

One thing to know before taking medicine. Are your headaches due to other causes? Such as migraine headaches. How to understand? The type of anxiety headache we've been talking about has mild to moderate pain. The pain is not very severe. Normal activities of the day can be continued. Nausea or vomiting usually does not occur during this type of headache. Walking does not relieve headaches. If these are present, the headache is more likely to be due to migration.

 Also, these two pains occur in different places of the head. Anxiety-type pain usually occurs on both sides of the head. The pain seems to be pressing on the head. For some, it sits as tight as a hat. Some have a heavy weight on their head. Usually, the pain goes from the front of the head to the back and neck. But in some cases, it can be anywhere on the head. Migraine pain, on the other hand, is different. The pain was throbbing. A blood vessel appears to be constricting and dilating.

I understood the difference. Now I am telling you how long to take medicine for anxiety-type headaches. 1000 mg of paracetamol is effective in reducing such headaches. 500 mg of paracetamol is usually available in our country. If it is a 500 mg tablet, take 2.

when to eat Do not take this medicine if the headache is gone. If the headache persists, you can eat every 4 to 6 hours. But be careful not to take more than 8 tablets a day. This amount of medicine is for an adult man. Those with no other disease, a body weight of 50 kg or more. If your weight is less than 50 kg or you have any other disease then take painkillers as per the doctor's advice.