Headache in the parietal region always has an acute course and appears, it would seem, for no apparent reason. Many people are afraid of this fact, because they think that these are manifestations of some complex disease. Of course, it is impossible to rule out he alth problems without a preliminary examination, but it is also impossible to panic, leafing through a medical reference book in a cold sweat. It is necessary to calm down and focus on the general event phenomena that preceded the onset of migraine. You will learn more about the treatment and causes of pain in the parietal part of the head from the article.
Reasons
It is likely that the pain syndrome arose as a result of exposure to prolonged stressful situations or a banal overstrain. Other most likely causes of pain in the parietal part of the head can be:
- Physical inactivity - a forced position of the body, combined with little daily activity leads tostrain on the muscles of the spine. This, in turn, increases vascular tone around the vertebral veins and arteries. To stabilize the state of the body, the nervous system begins to look for a way to bring down the pressure in a natural way. If he does not find one, headaches begin, spasms in the lower back, a state of general exhaustion is noted.
- Neurosis, psycho-emotional disorders is another reason why the parietal part of the head hurts. A change in mental state is associated with the appearance of periodic, persistent headaches. In some cases, in addition to migraines, neurological disorders are noted.
- Problems with intracranial pressure. Old injuries, taking certain medications, stress cause changes in pressure in the blood vessels of the brain, which leads to cephalalgia - frequent headaches. They may be purely symptomatic or indicate the development of complex CNS pathology.
When pain in the parietal region indicates the presence of pathology
Not always frequent pain or weakness is caused solely by external circumstances. Pathological processes occur in the human body with many characteristic and uncharacteristic symptoms, with uncharacteristic, specific complaints appearing first of all. If you try to connect cephalalgia of the parietal region and complex diseases of the heart, blood vessels, cranial nerves, and so on, you get the following list of possible diagnoses.
- Cervical osteochondrosis. curvaturethe spine is always accompanied by pinching of nerve endings and a change in pressure in the vessels, capillaries. This, in turn, provokes the appearance of frequent headaches, hand tremors.
- Hypertension. With an exacerbation of hypertension, in addition to intense migraine, there is: tinnitus, shortness of breath, double vision, weakness, nausea, an unhe althy blush.
- Sinusitis. Inflammation of the maxillary sinuses greatly increases intracranial pressure. There is a constant lack of oxygen, excessive pressure on the nose, weakness, lethargy, tinnitus, headache paroxysmal nature.
- Atherosclerosis of blood vessels GM. Headache in GM atherosclerosis is the most common symptom. It can occur in the parietal, frontal, temporal part. There are also wandering and spreading spastic phenomena, aggravated in the evening or after taking a significant dose of alcohol, frequent pain in the left parietal part of the head.
- Frontitis (frontal sinusitis). In acute frontal sinusitis, the frontal part of the head and the crown of the head hurt in patients, the sensations radiate to the temple. They arise unexpectedly, have a compressive character, are not removed by analgesics. The pain increases with a change in body position, tapping on the anterior wall of the frontal sinus, tilting the head forward.
- Intoxication. The use of significant doses of alcohol, smoking lead to a change in pressure in the vessels, veins. This, in turn, provokes a lack or excess of oxygen in the membranes of the brain. As a result, there is a throbbing pain in the parietal part of the head, weakness, nausea. If athe state of intoxication passes into the chronic stage - the pain syndrome becomes permanent, convulsive conditions appear, rolling weakness, phenomena characteristic of gastrointestinal poisoning (diarrhea, nausea, pallor of the skin).
Cluster pain
Cluster pain is a rare pathological condition that occurs in men aged 30-35 years. It is associated with a violation of the vascular tone of the meninges of the brain of unknown etiology. Characterized by the occurrence of paroxysmal, excruciating, severe pain in the parietal part of the head.
Tranio-cerebral injuries
Old TBIs often do not show themselves for a long time. But at a certain age (usually 30-35 years) there is something like an exacerbation of long-standing he alth problems. In clinical practice, this is called a transitional age, when all possible diseases abruptly begin to open up.
Pain management
There is no universal way to treat pain that occurs periodically in the parietal part of the head, as they can be a symptom of various diseases. Therefore, the treatment plan is selected after a thorough diagnosis and determination of the underlying disease that caused such a symptom in the form of a headache. In any case, pain in the crown of the head indicates the presence of some serious pathology that requires immediate treatment, which means that at the first appearance of pain in this part of the head, you should immediately go to the doctor. Pain that appears in the parietal part is very different from pain in other areas of the head, sohow they are often accompanied by a strong pulsation in the temporal region and the appearance of a noise that does not stop even during sleep.
Increased blood pressure
If intense pain occurs mainly in the morning and is accompanied by a slight bleeding from the nose and severe dizziness, you need to check your pressure. It is possible that the cause is an overstrain of the vessels of the brain. In such situations, you should immediately call a doctor, as this condition can be a harbinger of a stroke, and before the arrival of doctors, you need to take a certain dose of a drug called Captopril.
Sedentary lifestyle
Just like physical overexertion, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to pain in the crown area, and high school students often complain of such a headache, who have to be immobile for several hours. Such a headache in the crown of the head often appears in many office workers, as well as drivers. The most effective treatment is to increase physical activity, walk in the fresh air, as well as professional massage of the neck and collar area.
Nervous strain, strong neurosis and constant stress
When nervous overstrain or severe stress occurs in a person in the parietal zone, the strongest andsharp pain that encircles the head, like a metal hoop. Doctors warn that such sensations in the crown area are a clear signal that it's time to calm down or it's time to change the situation, just relax.
You can distinguish such pain sensations that appear during stress or severe overstrain by certain symptoms that accompany a headache, such as, for example, nausea or sudden dizziness. Such a headache should also be paid special attention, as it can lead to a stroke, so it is very important to calm down. If you cannot do this on your own, then you should contact the doctors. They will recommend sedative medicines that will not cause any negative effects, addiction or complications.
Spontaneous and severe headaches
Such pain sensations are called cluster, and they occur for a variety of reasons, for example, with strong or overwhelming loads - both physical and mental, as well as with muscle strain, which is caused, for example, by prolonged standing. The peculiarity of cluster pains in the crown of the head is their constant change, which means that they can be quiet and almost imperceptible, then very strong and unbearable.
Sometimes the pain becomes very strong and covers the entire head, despite the fact that there is pain in the parietal part. The treatment of such headaches is to completely eliminate the factorscausing their appearance, and these include chronic insomnia, bad habits, inflammatory processes in the optic nerves. In addition, the doctor may prescribe ergotamine-based medicines, such as Caffetamine.
Severe migraines
Such pain in the parietal part occurs in almost all people, and their characteristic symptoms are spasms and aching pains that can last from one hour to several weeks. The difference between a migraine and a regular headache is that the first does not stop even after a good night's sleep. Treatment of migraine with conventional painkillers is useless, and you can get rid of it only by eliminating certain provoking factors. So, for example, the strongest migraine can appear due to excessive physical exertion, as well as chronic stress, it can be provoked by the abuse of tobacco products, junk food or alcoholic beverages. If the migraine has become chronic, then it can only be eliminated with the help of a specialist, since self-treatment will not lead to positive results.
Prevention measures
What should be done in order to prevent the occurrence of pain in the parietal part?
- Normalize your daily diet, eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, greens, fiber. Reduce your intake of overly fatty and spicy foods.
- Give up bad habits, including drinking and smoking, and after a whileyou will notice how he alth improves and headaches decrease.
- Stay outdoors more. Make it a point to dedicate at least 60 minutes to this every day.
- Go in for sports, swimming, yoga. Moderate exercise is what you need.
- Aromatherapy is also an excellent prevention of headaches in the parietal part of the head. Be careful, it is very important to choose the right oil so as not to aggravate the situation and not cause allergic reactions. Essential oils of lavender, mint, rosemary, basil, lemon will help to cope with a headache.
- Regular massage. At the same time, it is important to massage not only in the cervical area, but throughout the body.
- Avoid stressful, nervous, conflict situations. Get more rest, go to bed on time. Sound and he althy sleep is the key to good he alth throughout the day. Try not to overwork and stick to the daily routine.
