Most people experience headaches from time to time, either the disturbance is mild or feels so heavy and burdensome to the head. The treatment options available vary depending on the type of headache you are experiencing, but you can use some of the strategies below to quickly relieve headaches. You can also look for long-term solutions to stop the pain before it becomes uncontrollable and difficult to manage.
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Method 1 of 4: Pain Relief
Step 1. Identify the type of headache you are experiencing
There are several types of headaches, including pressure headaches, stress headaches, chronic everyday headaches (in this case, you probably already know what to do), chronic non-progressive headaches, etc. Recognizing the type of headache you have can help determine the best way to treat it.
Step 2. Purchase and take over-the-counter pain relievers
Most pain relievers take 1-2 hours to work, so make sure you take them as soon as your head starts to hurt. Early treatment is always more effective in relieving headaches. Even if you are in a lot of pain, you should still take ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen, aspirin, or use a capsaicin nasal spray to relieve the pain in your head.
- Be careful and don't take medication every day unless your doctor tells you to. Daily use of over-the-counter medications can lead to Drug Overuse Syndrome. This syndrome makes a person take medication that he does not really need, because he is afraid that he will experience the feeling of pain again in the future. This kind of abuse can actually trigger headaches that occur regularly and repeatedly, which are called “virtual headaches”.
- If you take headache medication regularly (more than 3 times a week), see your doctor. The more drugs used during the treatment period, the more tolerant a patient will be to these drugs. If this happens, you may become someone who is less pain-tolerant and your "virtual headaches" may occur more frequently.
- Treatment for “virtual headaches” involves reducing or stopping the use of painkillers. Visit your doctor to find out how to effectively manage your medication use.
Step 3. Know when to seek immediate medical attention
If other symptoms accompany your headache, it could be a sign of a more severe condition, such as a stroke, encephalitis, or meningitis. Immediately consult a doctor or call emergency services if your headache is also accompanied by the following signs:
- Difficulty seeing, walking, or speaking
- Stiff neck
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- High fever (38, 8-40C)
- Faint
- Difficulty using one side of the body
- Feeling extreme weakness, numbness, or paralysis
- You should also visit your doctor if you suffer from frequent or severe headaches, the medications you are taking are not working, or you are unable to function normally.
Step 4. Drink caffeine with caution––because caffeine can be a double-edged sword
Almost all over-the-counter painkillers contain caffeine, which can make painkillers work more quickly and effectively. During a headache attack, adenosine increases in the bloodstream. Caffeine helps by blocking these adenosine receptors.
- Limit caffeine treatment for headaches to no more than twice a week. If you consume it more than twice a week, then your body will depend on caffeine, especially for migraine sufferers. If you're a heavy caffeine drinker (more than 200 milligrams per day, or about 2 cups of coffee) and suddenly eliminate it from your diet, headaches are a common side effect. This is because the daily use of caffeine can dilate the blood vessels in your brain. When caffeine is not consumed, blood vessels will constrict and trigger headaches. Look for an effective and slow way to deal with the problems caused by stopping caffeine consumption, if you have been taking too many doses and you think that caffeine may be the cause of your headaches.
- If you have frequent headaches, try to avoid caffeine whenever possible.
Step 5. Drink plenty of water
Dehydration can cause headaches, especially if you've recently vomited or are dizzy from a hangover. Drink a large glass of water as soon as your head hurts, and try to keep drinking sips throughout the day. The pain in your head may gradually subside.
- Drink at least 13 glasses (3 liters) of water per day for men. For women, drink at least 9 glasses (2.2 liters) of water per day. You should drink more if you exercise frequently, live in a hot or humid environment, have an illness that causes vomiting or diarrhea, or are breastfeeding. Another way to calculate your fluid intake needs is by weight. Every day, you should drink between 15 and 30 ml of water per pound of your body weight.
- Don't drink too cold water if you have a headache. Very cold water or ice water can trigger migraines in some people, especially if they are usually prone to migraines. Water that is at room temperature is a better choice.
Step 6. Find a quiet, dark place to rest
If possible, try to lie down and relax for at least 30 minutes. Close the curtains, turn off the lights, and focus on your breathing.
- Find a place that is really quiet and calm. If you are forced to rest around a lot of people, explain that you are having a headache and ask them to calm down and not to disturb you. Ask for their cooperation so that you are not disturbed while you are resting. You can also close your eyes or take a nap if you want.
- Make sure your bed or sofa is comfortable and your head is supported in a position that doesn't add strain to your neck. If one side of your neck is stretched and the other is cramping, adjust the position so that the head and neck are fully supported.
- Adjust lighting. Avoid bright, unnatural light, as light will make your headaches worse - even for blind people. You can also wear an eye patch to block out the light.
- Adjust the room temperature. Some people can only relax in a cool room, while others prefer to use a large blanket or space heater. Try to create the most suitable conditions for you to sleep at night.
Step 7. Practice progressive muscle relaxation
This movement can relieve headaches. Other relaxation-focused exercises, such as yoga or light meditation, can also help.
- Lie down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
- Tighten all the muscles in a specific group for five seconds. Start with the forehead.
- Relax the muscles and focus on the release you feel in the muscles.
- Move to the next muscle group. Muscle groups that need to be tightened and relaxed include: forehead, eyes and nose, jawline lips and cheeks, hands, arms, shoulders, back, abdomen, hips and buttocks, thighs, feet and toes.
Step 8. Use a cold compress
Placing something soft and cool over your forehead can constrict blood vessels, reducing inflammation and easing your headache. This method is especially effective if your headache is centered on the temples or sinuses.
- Wet a washcloth with cold water, then place it over your forehead. Refresh with cold water if the washcloth starts to feel warm and uncomfortable.
- Prepare a compress that lasts a long time. Place the wet washcloth in a resealable plastic bag and place the bag in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Take it out and place it on your forehead and use it to apply a long compress - the washcloth will feel very cold and the bag will prevent the melted ice from dripping down your skin.
- If the type of headache you are experiencing is a tension headache, which is usually caused by stress, anxiety, or tired muscles, take a warm bath or use a warm compress to relieve the pain more effectively, instead of using other methods. cold compress.
Step 9. Massage face and scalp
Massage can increase blood circulation and relieve tension, which will reduce headaches (especially in tension headaches). Tension headaches can be caused by a variety of things, from poor posture to clenching your jaw to your muscles being tense or pulled. Anxiety and depression can also trigger tension headaches.
- Place your thumb on your temple (the soft area between your upper ear and the corner of your eye). While keeping your finger on that point, press firmly and move your finger in a circular motion from your temples to the center of your forehead.
- You can also relieve sinus headaches and migraines by gently massaging the bridge of your nose.
- Scalp massage. Take a hot shower in the shower and indulge yourself by massaging your scalp while you shampoo. Or, if you want a drier version, pour a little coconut oil or argan oil on your fingers and rub it into your scalp.
Step 10. Massage neck and shoulders
Tension in the neck and shoulders can cause headaches. Fortunately, although tension headaches are the most common type of headache, they are also one of the easiest to treat.
- To massage the neck and shoulders, sit down and place your hands on your shoulders with your fingers pointing toward your shoulder blades.
- Exhale and relax your neck muscles, then let your head fall back. Squeeze your fingers to squeeze your shoulder muscles. Move your fingers in small circular motions while pressing them firmly against your head. Do this by directing the finger movement toward the base of your skull.
- Interlace your fingers behind your head. Drop your head forward, allowing the weight of your arms to gently stretch the neck and shoulder muscles.
- Take two tennis balls and put them in a sock. Lie down on a flat surface and place the two balls under the base of your head and relax. You may feel pressure in your sinuses or some discomfort at first, but this pressure will go away. This method is very useful, especially for treating headaches caused by sinus disease.
Step 11. Do neck exercises
Stretch and strengthen your neck muscles to help relieve chronic headaches. Neck exercises can also help to relieve pain when it occurs. Here's a simple stretching routine for the neck muscles that you can do:
- Slowly lower your chin to your chest, without moving your shoulders. You will feel a tug at the back of your neck. Return your head to an upright position afterwards.
- Turn your head to one side. Hold for 15-30 seconds. Come back facing forward, then repeat with your head turned to the opposite side. Go back to looking ahead again afterwards.
- Gently tilt your head so that your ears approach your shoulders (but don't lift your shoulders). Hold this position for 15-30 seconds. Lift your head back up, then tilt your head to the opposite side and hold it for another 15-30 seconds.
- Don't stretch too much, causing pain. Repeat this neck exercise as necessary.
Step 12. Use acupressure techniques
Acupressure can relieve tension and headaches, especially if your headaches are caused by muscle tension or stress. Stimulating acupressure points on the neck, shoulders, and hands can relieve headaches.
- Locate the mastoid bone behind the ear, then follow the natural groove in the neck to where the muscles attach to the head. Apply very strong, deep pressure for 4-5 seconds while taking deep breaths.
- Find a point on your shoulder muscle, which is about halfway between your neck and the tip of your shoulder. Use your opposite hand (right hand for left shoulder, left hand for right shoulder), gripping the shoulder muscles between your other fingers and your thumb. Use your index finger to apply firm downward pressure for 4-5 seconds.
- Massage the soft part of your hand, between your index finger and thumb. Apply firm pressure in a circular motion for 4-5 seconds. However, avoid this method in pregnant women, because it can induce labor.
- You can also place ping pong balls in socks and lean against a chair (or car seat), placing these balls between the chair and your back to stimulate acupressure points.
Step 13. Apply relaxation techniques
People in different parts of the world use various tricks to distract themselves from pain. If you're having a headache, don't be afraid to learn new things - choose the way you feel most comfortable. Some popular options are:
- Meditation.
- Prayer.
- Deep breathing.
- Visualization exercise.
- Listen to binaural tones.
- Calm down. If you can fall asleep maybe even better.
Step 14. Do breathing exercises
Sometimes, breathing can be medicine. You may think this is ridiculous, because we breathe naturally every day, but what you really need to practice is relaxation and deep breathing techniques. This can release tension and help you relax, as well as relieve headaches in a few minutes.
- Find a cool, dark and quiet location.
- Make yourself comfortable: lie down or sit comfortably, and take off or loosen tight clothing.
- Inhale slowly through your nose. You will feel your stomach expand as your lungs fill with air. Hold for 2-3 seconds, then exhale slowly through your mouth until your lungs feel empty.
Method 2 of 4: Using Natural Medicine
Step 1. Use natural remedies with caution
There are several natural remedies that can help relieve your headache. You should always be aware of the side effects and potential allergies that may arise, as well as the times when you should not use it (eg when you are pregnant, or if you are sick, etc.). Be aware that natural medicines are usually not scientifically proven or approved by BPOM/other licensing bodies.
Step 2. Try herbal remedies
Look for standardized herbal supplements that contain a guaranteed amount of the active ingredient in each dose. There are several herbal remedies that are considered effective for getting rid of headaches. However, it should be noted that scientific support or extensive studies on the effectiveness of most of these supplements varies. As with any medication, use it with caution, and stop using it immediately if you experience any unpleasant side effects.
- Butterbur. Studies show that butterbur can reduce the frequency of migraines. Take two 25 mg capsules daily for 12 weeks to reduce migraine returns by up to 60%. Do not consume the butterbur plant directly, as it contains toxic elements that have been removed when produced in capsule form.
- Ginger. In addition to treating headaches, ginger can treat nausea and vomiting, which are common side effects of severe headaches. The American Academy of Neurology found that a concentrated ginger supplement was more effective at reducing headaches than a placebo.
- Coriander. Coriander seeds can be used to reduce inflammation that causes headaches. The seeds can be chewed, mixed into food or tea, or eaten directly in the form of an extract.
- Feverfew. Feverfew can be taken in capsule, tablet, or tea form, or even eaten with a sandwich (be careful, it tastes bitter). There is mixed evidence for and against the effectiveness of feverfew, but this herb has been relied on for centuries, so it might be worth a try. There are no serious side effects, however, you may experience sore tongue, mouth ulcers, nausea, digestive problems and bloating. Long-term use of feverfew can also disrupt sleep and actually cause headaches.
- Willows. Willow is made in 300 mg tablets and can reduce the frequency of migraines if taken twice a day.
- Tea: A cup of tea made from pomegranate, "rosemary," or lavender can relieve headaches. Peppermint or chamomile tea can relax you.
Step 3. Take advantage of aromatherapy
Aromatherapy preparations vary, but some of the more common essential oils used for headache treatment are lavender, sweet "marjoram," and chamomile. Use to massage the neck, soak, or to inhale.
For relief of aches and pains: Mix five drops of rosemary oil, five drops of nutmeg oil, and five drops of lavender oil into a base oil such as olive or coconut. Use it to massage the neck and upper back area
Step 4. Take food-based medicine
Lack of food can cause headaches, so make sure you are eating. Some foods and drinks can also trigger headaches (for example, red wine, MSG, and chocolate). Be careful what you eat and don't eat foods that regularly cause headaches. You can also treat headaches by eating certain foods.
- Eat almonds. Almonds contain magnesium, which relaxes blood vessels and relieves headaches. Magnesium-rich foods like bananas, cashews, and avocados can also help.
- Eat spicy food. The effectiveness of spicy foods to treat headaches depends on the individual and the type of headache felt. However, if you have a sinus headache, spicy foods can reduce congestion and allow you to breathe better, thereby reducing the headache.
- Try the spinach. Spinach is truly a superfood, partly because it can lower blood pressure and relieve hangover headaches. Use fresh spinach instead of lettuce for salads or sandwiches.
- Drink a cup of a beverage that contains caffeine. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, which can reduce headaches. Too much caffeine can trigger migraines in some people. If this happens, instead of drinking coffee, you can opt for tea, which tends to contain less caffeine.
Method 3 of 4: Prevent Headaches with Lifestyle Improvements
Step 1. Get enough sleep
"Hygienic sleep" (sleeping in a clean room) -- and adequate quality rest -- can help you feel better and reduce the frequency of headaches. Adults should sleep at least 7-8 hours every day. If you're having trouble sleeping, try some of these techniques:
- Limit screen time/watch TV before going to bed
- Use the bed only for sleeping or having sex.
- Limit caffeine consumption in the afternoon/evening
- Start dimming the lights and take some time to "chill out" before you go to sleep
Step 2. Limit your exposure to scents
While perfume and other scented products, such as soaps and lotions, can make you smell good, they can cause headaches. Try using odorless products and ask the people around you to do the same. Unplug or unplug the room freshener from the plug, at your work or place of residence.
Step 3. Change your diet
While this won't immediately relieve headaches, changes to your diet in the long term can eliminate the source of your headaches later in life. If you don't know how to get started, see your doctor or the nearest nutritionist/dietician.
- Find out if you have allergies to certain foods and eliminate these types of foods from your diet.
- Reduce your caffeine intake. Caffeine can cause headaches. Ironically, quitting caffeine can also trigger temporary headaches, but once you get past this period, you'll start to notice a positive difference.
- Consider avoiding or reducing the consumption of foods that can trigger headaches, especially those containing MSG, nitrites and nitrates (cured meats), tyramine (cheese, wine, beer, and fermented meats), sulfites (dried fruits, candied meats)., and wine), and salicylates (tea, vinegar, and some fruits).
Step 4. Treat musculoskeletal problems
If your back or neck is misaligned, or you have poor posture and muscle tension, it is important to correct the source of the pain. While you can correct musculoskeletal problems through stretching exercises such as yoga or pilates, you may also need to visit a specialist such as a physiotherapist or chiropractor to examine and treat your condition.<
Step 5. Do yoga
Yoga that aims to reduce tension can eliminate or minimize headaches and prevent them from coming back. Simple neck twists or relaxation yoga exercises are best.
Step 6. Set up an ergonomically appropriate work area
The way you sit at your desk and use the computer may have an effect on your headaches. Make sure everything is at the right height and distance for your size.
- Make sure you can keep your neck in a neutral position while working. We often bend over and push our necks from a straight position when using computers and other digital devices. If your neck normally bends forward, move the computer so you can look straight ahead as you work.
- Take regular breaks from all desk work and computer use. Train your eyes by looking at different distances for a few minutes every hour and doing some basic stretches.
Step 7. Visit a variety of health professionals
Many health problems can cause headaches, so if your headaches continue to cause problems, see a specialist for other health problems to help you reduce headaches.
- Visit the dentist: if you have a misaligned jaw, tooth decay, abscess, or infection after extraction, these could be a source of headaches.
- See an optician: If you need glasses but haven't been diagnosed, your eyestrain could be causing a headache.
- See an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist: If you have an untreated infection, perforation, or other problem with your ear, nose, and throat, this can also cause headaches.
Step 8. Calm down
If you are angry, irritable, frustrated, etc., you may build up your daily muscle tension to the point of getting out of control and causing headaches. Anxiety, stress, and depression can also cause headaches. Seek professional advice or psychological help to map out some helpful ways to manage the emotions that dominate the way you live each day.
- If you clench your jaw or grit your teeth, try to relax your face. Try yawning to reduce tension on your face.
- Practice relaxation exercises before stressful events like exams, weddings, driving tests, etc.
Step 9. Keep a headache journal
This will help you identify patterns that trigger headaches, for example after dealing with a stressful situation at work, communication problems, after eating certain foods, starting your period, etc. Once you identify your headache triggers, you can begin to learn how to prevent headaches, even before they occur.
This information is also very useful for your doctor if you suffer from frequent headaches. Carry a headache journal with you when you visit the doctor
Step 10. Quit smoking
If you are a smoker, your headaches may get worse. Cigarette smoke contains substances known to cause headaches, such as carbon monoxide. Cigarettes also contain substances such as nicotine that constrict blood vessels, cause headaches, and interfere with the liver's ability to process headache medications. Quitting smoking can also reduce headaches, especially if you have cluster headaches, or headaches that occur in intense cycles throughout the day. Research has also shown that people who cut down on tobacco consumption saw their headache frequency halve.
Headaches can also be caused by other people's cigarette smoke, especially if you have allergies or are sensitive to smoke. If you don't smoke but are often in smoke-filled places, you may still experience headaches
Method 4 of 4: Preventing Headaches By Type
Step 1. Identify the type of headache you have
Most headaches are tension or lifestyle-induced headaches and they are not very dangerous, although they are painful and can keep you from getting your work done. If you have regular headaches, severe headaches, headaches that don't respond to analgesics, or headaches that are accompanied by other symptoms, consult your doctor or healthcare professional for an immediate diagnosis and assessment. There are various possible causes, which is why it is very important to seek further treatment if your headache problem has not been resolved.
Step 2. Prevent tension headaches by reducing stress
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. These headaches are usually less painful than other headaches, but can last for hours or even days. Tension headaches tend to develop as a result of muscle contractions, and generally feel like a knot behind the eyes and around the forehead. These headaches may persist or recur if the source is not addressed, and are accompanied by discomfort, especially if the sufferer also suffers from anxiety or depression. Headaches like this can be treated with painkillers, rest, and eliminating the source of stress.
- Massage, acupuncture, yoga, and relaxation therapy are all good ways to prevent tension headaches.
- "Conversation therapy," which requires you to discuss your anxiety and stress with a mental health professional, can also prevent and reduce tension headaches.
Step 3. Prevent migraine headaches by exercising
Migraines may be genetically linked, though researchers still can't pinpoint the exact cause. Migraines cause stabbing pain that may be accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting. There are occasional vision problems - called "aura" - such as seeing stars, flickering objects, and even partial vision loss. Some migraines also cause numbness or weakness. Migraines can also occur as a result of reactions to food, stress, hormonal changes, accidents, medications, or other unknown triggers. Migraines require special medical attention. If you experience it often, visit a doctor immediately.
- Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, can prevent migraine headaches by reducing tension in the body. Obesity can also be a trigger for migraines, therefore exercise can also prevent migraines by maintaining or achieving a healthy weight.
- Warm up gradually before exercising! Intense or sudden physical exercise without a gradual warm-up can trigger a migraine. In some people who are very sensitive, even a brief sexual activity can be a trigger.
- You can also relieve migraine headaches by consuming plenty of water and following a balanced diet.
Step 4. Treat cluster headaches by avoiding alcohol and nicotine
Researchers still don't know exactly what causes cluster headaches, so you can't avoid the first attack of a cluster headache. Cluster headaches are one of the most painful headaches, with pain around the eye area (usually on one side of the head). Symptoms can also include eyelids that feel heavy, and discharge from the nose and watery eyes. If you feel this type of headache, do not underestimate it, visit a doctor immediately for advice and treatment. There are a number of medications and treatments that can reduce the symptoms of this type of headache.
- Avoid alcohol and nicotine to reduce your risk of developing a cluster headache later in life, although this won't have any effect on current pain.
- Oxygen therapy. This therapy requires you to breathe oxygen through a mask and has been shown to be useful in treating cluster headache problems.
- Studies have shown that taking 10 milligrams of melatonin before bed can reduce the frequency of cluster headache attacks. This may be because cluster headaches can occur when your sleep cycle is disrupted.
Step 5. Prevent headaches due to medication overuse (MOH) by monitoring the use of painkillers
MOH or rebound headache arises from withdrawal symptoms from stopping long-term painkillers (usually for tension headaches). MOH is basically treatable. In most cases, you just need to stop taking the medication and the headache will subside within a few days. Symptoms of MOH are often similar to those of a tension headache.
- Avoid taking headache relievers, including over-the-counter types, for more than 2 or 3 days each week. If your symptoms are severe enough to require more regular treatment, talk to your doctor.
- Use painkillers for no more than 15 days each month.
- Avoid painkillers that contain opium (codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, etc.) or butalbital (Fioricet, Ezol, Phrenilin, etc.).
Step 6. Prevent hangover headaches by drinking water
Drunken headaches are common, and are estimated to cost billions of rupiah per year in lost productivity (caused by sufferers taking sick leave or doing poorly at work because of drunkenness). Symptoms experienced in the form of a stabbing headache, nausea, and an unhealthy body condition. The only effective way to avoid hangover headaches is to abstain from alcohol altogether. In addition, you should always keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water to avoid alcohol-induced headaches the next day.
- The general rule is to drink four times as much water (or other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverage) as you drink. Since most cocktails contain approximately 30-59 ml of liquor, you need to drink a large full glass of water for each alcoholic drink consumed.
- Other fluids, such as sports drinks or broth, can also help. Avoid alcohol (as is) and drinks containing caffeine. Alcohol and caffeine can cause dehydration.
Step 7. Prevent food allergies or headaches by identifying the triggers
Allergies and sensitivities can cause quite severe headaches, which are often accompanied by symptoms of a runny nose, watery eyes, and an itchy or burning sensation and headache. Some allergies occur in certain seasons, such as allergies to pollen, and can be treated with antihistamines. You can also have food allergies or sensitivities, which can trigger headaches. If you have frequent headaches accompanied by symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, consider getting a skin allergy test done by a medical professional. This test will expose you (safely!) to a variety of allergy triggers and can help determine if your headache is caused by any of the substances exposed.
- MSG can sometimes cause headaches in sensitive people; other symptoms include pressure on the face, chest pain, burning sensation in the body, neck and shoulders and throbbing head. The nitrites and nitrates in meat can induce mild to severe headaches.
- If you eat ice cream or drink cold drinks too quickly, you can trigger a severe "brain freeze," or temporary "ice cream headache," although these headaches usually subside soon.
Step 8. Avoid another headache by changing your routine in maintaining health
Headaches can sometimes be triggered by tired eyes, hunger, tight neck or back muscles, and even certain hairstyles. This type of headache tends to have similar symptoms to tension headaches. Making small changes to your routine, such as setting up the right working conditions ergonomically or not tying your hair in a ponytail or bun, can prevent headaches like this.
- Eating on a regular schedule can also prevent headaches from appearing every day. If you don't eat regularly, your blood sugar levels will drop, and this can trigger intense headaches and nausea.
- Make sure you follow a regular sleep schedule and get at least 7-8 hours of rest each night.
Tips
- If your hair is tied up, undo a ponytail that is too tight or in a braid and let your hair down.
- Wrap an ice pack or frozen vegetable in a towel and place it on the affected area (forehead, back of neck, etc.). Do not apply very cold objects directly to your skin.
- Don't be afraid to withdraw from other people to rest. Being surrounded by lots of people and trying to stay motivated when you have a headache will only make the situation worse. You'll be a better friend after getting enough rest.
- If you need glasses, be sure to always wear them when reading and doing detailed assignments. Not wearing glasses can also trigger headaches.
- Avoid using ice cubes as a compress, as the ice can penetrate into the skin and cause pain. Use an ice pack designed to stay soft and supple, even when frozen.
- Learn to look at all of your lifestyle factors as a whole to identify areas where you can reduce stressors that lead to body tension and headaches. Identifying "trigger factors," including food, bright light, alcohol, exercise, stress, life changes, sleeplessness, physical activity, etc., will ensure you can learn coping strategies that reduce your chances of getting headaches or other symptoms. related to tension.
- In some individuals, CFL (fluorescent light) can cause headaches; try replacing them with incandescent or LED bulbs if you find that working close to CFLs causes headaches.
- Regular sleep is very important to ward off recurring headaches.
- If you suffer from tension headaches, avoid electronic devices and TV screens, and read or view paper with writing, especially small print.
- A natural alternative to Advil is almonds. You only need to eat 10 to 13 seeds, and you should be feeling better in 3 minutes.
- If you've been trying to rest, take medication and sleep, but the pain doesn't go away, try eating a light snack and drinking orange juice. This will take your mind off the pain as well as help you deal with it.
- If you are near an electronic device that needs to be turned on, reduce the brightness or cover it up. If you are not going to use any of these tools immediately, unplug and turn them off anything that is within 3.6 meters of your surroundings.
Warning
- Use common sense when considering the use of any "home remedy", if it seems that the remedy does more harm than good, do not use it without consulting your doctor first. If the treatment is getting worse or you experience other symptoms, stop treatment and see a doctor immediately.
- Tumors can trigger headaches, although having a headache doesn't mean you have a tumor. Usually, this type of coconut pain is accompanied by other symptoms, such as numbness, weakness in limbs, slurred speech, impaired vision, epileptic seizures, changes in character, or poor balance. If you experience any of the above symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
- If you have an accident involving trauma to the head, you may experience a headache. Since this type of headache can also be accompanied by concussion, skull fracture, internal bleeding, etc., it is imperative that you seek medical attention immediately. Post-traumatic headaches occur as a result of an accident or traumatic situation-these conditions can be very difficult to treat and require intervention from a trained psychologist or psychiatrist.
- An aneurysm can cause a "lightning" headache, which is a sudden, intense pain that is often accompanied by symptoms of a stiff neck, double vision, and loss of consciousness. Get emergency medical help as soon as possible. In these cases, surgery and blood pressure stabilization are the mainstay of treatment.
- Be careful when using over-the-counter medications. Even over-the-counter painkillers can be harmful to health if used inappropriately. Take all pain medications according to the dosage on the package, and make sure you always follow the lowest effective dose.
- Avoid taking NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs if you have ulcers, digestive problems or disorders, or asthma. Commonly used NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen (Aleve), and ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis).
