What is the reason for the heartache on the top of the head

Many people are familiar with the experience of headaches, especially after entering middle age. Sometimes headaches occur due to emotional changes, and sometimes headaches are caused by pathological reasons. Especially for people over 50 years old, if you often have headaches, you must consider cerebrovascular disease and go to the hospital for examination to avoid delaying the disease and leaving serious consequences. This article analyzes the possible causes of headaches, let’s take a look.

Headache refers to various pains in the upper part of the head. It is one of the common symptoms of many diseases and most of them are non-specific. However, some headaches and their accompanying symptoms/signs may be a sign of worsening or serious illness.

①Sudden acute severe headache, which is different from the original chronic recurrent headache;

②Subacute headache with progressive worsening, the course of the disease fluctuates and worsens within half a year;

③ Headache occurs or worsens after strenuous activities such as breathing heavily, exerting force, coughing and wheezing;

④ Middle-aged people over 50 years old with the first onset of headache;

⑤ Positive signs can be detected during headache or in the interval period. Everyone should be highly vigilant, undergo further examinations, clarify the diagnosis, and receive timely treatment. It is best not to delay. Migraine is the most important and common vascular headache, presenting with throbbing pain or swelling consistent with the pulse. Lowering your head, being exposed to heat, exerting force, coughing, etc. can all make headaches worse.

Examination may reveal a bulging temporal artery and increased pulsation, and headaches may be alleviated after compression. It often occurs during adolescence, and some patients have a family history. It is often triggered by fatigue, emotional factors, menstruation, etc.

How to treat

Get as much rest as possible

If possible, find a quiet and dark room to lie down and take a nap, but avoid sleeping too much, so as not to have a headache after waking up. A nap may help relieve a headache, but it's best not to nap if you don't have a headache.

Sleeping on your back

Odd sleeping positions or sleeping on your stomach (belly down) can contract your neck muscles and cause headaches. Sleeping in a supine position is beneficial. Similarly, when you are standing or sitting still, do not lean forward or turn your head in any direction.

Cold and hot compresses

Some people like to apply cold compresses to the forehead and neck, which works for many people; others prefer hot compresses to the neck or take a hot bath. When a headache strikes you can cover your forehead with a hot or cold pack and massage the blood vessels in your temples to relieve the pain.

Do facial beauty exercises

The following 7 flexibility exercises are designed specifically for the face and scalp. They can help you relax the muscles in these areas and enable you to take control actions at the first signs of a headache.

Raise eyebrows: Raise both eyebrows at the same time, and then lower them.

Squint: Close your eyes quickly and then relax. Next, squint your right eye hard and relax. Next, close your left eye and relax.

Frown: squeeze your eyebrows hard and relax.

Open your mouth: Slowly open your mouth as wide as possible, then slowly close it.

Move your jaw: Open your mouth slightly and move your jaw left and right.

Wrinkle your nose: Squeeze your nose upward with force, as if you smell something bad.

Make faces: Make faces casually, like when you were a child. Don't worry, your face won't be deformed.

Take a deep breath

Deep breathing is a great way to relieve tension. When your stomach rises and falls more noticeably than your chest, you're doing it right.

Pressing acupuncture points

Studies have found that acupuncture and spinal massage have fewer side effects and their effects last longer than conventional drug treatments. There are several main acupoints for pain relief. One is the Hegu point at the base of the thumb and index finger, and the Jumiao point at the base of the cheekbones on both sides of the nose (press until sore). They help relieve sinus headaches. Another is the Baihe point on the top of the head, which is very effective for vascular pulsation headaches. For migraines, pressing the Xuanlu point (also known as the temple area) is the most effective.

Wear a headband

Tying a bandage on your head can reduce blood flow to the scalp, thereby relieving migraines.

Take aspirin in moderation

For headaches that occur once or twice a month, aspirin or other common anti-inflammatory drugs can come in handy. But overuse of these drugs can cause more pain. At the same time, if you decide to use aspirin to treat headaches, you should take it immediately when the headache starts, otherwise it will not be effective.

Take vitamin C

High altitude can cause headaches. At this time, it is beneficial to take vitamin C while taking aspirin. When you are traveling to high altitudes, you should take 3000-5000 mg of vitamin C and two aspirin tablets per day the day before departure and during your trip. But you should consult a doctor before taking it. You should get your doctor's approval before taking any high doses of vitamins.

Taking Gastrodia elata can dispel wind and relieve pain, and has a certain effect on migraine headaches. Gastrodia elata is not suitable for headaches and dizziness caused by colds.

Ingredients: 3g Gastrodia elata, 9g Saposhnikovia divaricata, 6g Chuanxiong, 6g Angelica dahurica, 3g Mint, 6g Mulberry leaf, 4.5g Chamomile.

Usage: Boil thoroughly with water and wash with it.

Indications: migraine, dizziness, etc.