There are many medicines sold in pharmacies that will help if your head hurts for several days in a row. But all drugs differ in price and method of application. Many of them simply may not help you. The effect of taking the pill depends on the cause of the pain. It is the factors that contribute to the appearance of a headache that we will consider.
Causes of the problem
There are 5 most famous reasons why your head hurts for several days in a row:
- Strain of muscles due to great physical effort or from finding the body in an uncomfortable position.
- Headache may appear due to a decrease in the functions of the brain vessels. It can be caused by thick blood, tissue swelling, swelling, blood clots.
- Violation of blood circulation in the vessels. Most often, this problem occurs when a cyst or other unwanted neoplasm presses on certain parts of the brain. Also, a similar symptom may appear when the bone is displaced andetc.
- Disruptions in the CNS (central nervous system). In this case, the pain appears when the nerve fibers are irritated, that is, when they are compressed or infringed.
- The psychological factor manifests itself in the form of mental disorders, which include apathy, depression, stress, chronic fatigue.
Tension headache
This reason is more common than others. In this case, either the frontal part or one side of the head hurts. In addition, there is dizziness, decreased brain activity, impaired attention. In order to get rid of this problem, sometimes it is enough to get some fresh air or drink chamomile tea.
Migraine
In this case, the head hurts for several days and feels sick. Women are most often affected by migraines. Such an ailment, in addition to a headache, is characterized by vomiting and an increased reaction to external stimuli. Usually the pain covers only one side of the head. Symptoms may last up to 3 days.
Histamine pain
It occurs most often in men who have reached the age of 35 (and above), with a strong physique and with a smoking experience of about 15 years. The pain is localized on one side of the head, giving to the eyeball. Its duration is about 2-3 hours. With such an ailment, you should not take medications, as this will only aggravate the situation. The first symptoms of this ailment include:
- spontaneous drooping of one eyelid;
- nasal congestion;
- teary;
- a dull pain in my head.
Occipital pain
If a head hurts in the back of the head for several days, then, most likely, the blood does not flow to the brain. Most often, this symptom manifests itself due to a problem with the cervical spine. Complements his dizziness and a decrease in the sensitivity of the skin. These symptoms get worse over time. Exercise therapy, massage, physiotherapy will help to cope with them. You should also consult a doctor who will prescribe pills for the normal functioning of blood vessels. If severe pain is noted, then you can take one of the following drugs:
- "Ibuprofen".
- "Paracetamol".
- "No-shpa".
- "Aspirin".
Diagnosis
In order for a doctor to diagnose the cause of a headache, he needs to know all the symptoms. That is why the patient is being interviewed. When making a diagnosis, it is important to determine the localization of the headache, its nature. For example, painful sensations can be stabbing, cutting, pressing, pulsating. In addition, several species can be observed at the same time.
The intensity of pain is also important to determine. It can be either weak or medium. There may be a manifestation of severe malaise, which disrupts the patient's usual rhythm of life.
In case of symptoms that cause severe discomfort, the patient should consult a qualifiedthe specialist who will conduct the examination, collect an anamnesis, and, if necessary, prescribe diagnostic measures. For example, an MRI to study the state of the brain.
For diagnosis, an ultrasound echogram can also be prescribed (sensors are attached to the head and neck in order to measure pressure, as well as determine impulses). The information obtained will allow to diagnose the patient and prescribe the correct treatment.
Drug therapy
Headaches are usually treated with certain medications. The final choice of funds depends on why a child or an adult has a headache for several days. It is important to determine the causes that provoked such an ailment.
Non-steroid drugs
Non-steroid drugs are most commonly used for headaches:
- "Diclofenac" (available in the form of tablets and rectal suppositories, it is permissible to take 1 time per day).
- "Ibuprofen" is called the most powerful drug, but it is allowed to drink only 2 tablets during the day (it fights fever and pain well, it is well suited for all categories of patients and even small children).
- "Ketoprofen" (its single dose can be considered the use of 2 capsules).
- "Aspirin" (has been known for quite a few years, has practically no contraindications for adults).
Anspasmodics
Medicines of the antispasmodic spectrum can only be used inin the event that the head hurts a lot for several days in the frontal or any other part, and the non-steroidal drug did not give a positive result. This category includes:
- No-shpa.
- "Papaverine".
- Buscopan.
- "Drotaverine".
Analgesics
In the event of pain caused by problems with blood vessels, it is recommended to give preference to drugs such as analgesics. In most cases, they are prescribed to patients who have arterial hypertension. Thanks to the constituent components, they eliminate the symptoms of a headache in a short period of time. It is recommended to take 1 or 2 tablets several times a day. The maximum effect can be achieved within 20 minutes after administration, but the duration of action does not exceed a couple of hours. It is customary to refer to this group of drugs:
- Baralgin.
- "Analgin" helps to block the pain impulse passing through the nerve endings. The drug has a beneficial effect on heat transfer and effectively copes with fever.
- Ronalgin.
- "Paracetamol". Acts as a pain reliever and is also great for fever.
This group of drugs is also recommended in cases where, after a blow to the head, the head hurts for several days in the temples or in any other part.
All drugs from the non-steroidal group are allowed to be taken only after meals. The result becomes noticeable after about half an hour, but sometimes ittime can stretch up to several hours. The resulting effect can be maintained for about 5 hours.
It is recommended to take any drug only if the exact causes of headaches have already been established. For example, if discomfort is of a liquorodynamic nature, then pills are unlikely to help a person, even with potent components. The appearance of such discomfort is always associated with serious disturbances in the functioning of the whole organism.
Osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae requires complex therapy. In this case, we are talking about taking anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as chondroprotectors. As an additional measure, you can use a topical drug. In addition, the presence of such a pathology provides for careful observation in the hospital, and sometimes a surgical operation is required. All this means that in no case should you rely on yourself and prescribe any pills yourself.
While expecting a baby, expectant mothers are forbidden to use almost all headache pills. But even in such a situation, there is a way out, so doctors choose drugs that will not cause much harm to the baby. Of course, during such a period, it is important for a woman to completely abandon any medication, but if there is an urgent need, it is allowed to drink a tablet of Paracetamol, No-shpa or Citramon. They have a good effect and do not cause much harm to the woman's he alth.
Most often, with a headache, Citramon is chosen, which is excellentcope with pain syndrome. It contains caffeine, cocoa powder and citric acid.
Pentalgin contains a large number of medicinal components, due to which the drug is particularly effective. In addition, each tablet contains a certain amount of caffeine.
No less popular is Solpadein, which has a large number of positive reviews. The tablets contain paracetamol, so they perfectly eliminate the symptoms of migraine.
Folk treatment
Sometimes a headache can come on suddenly. This is due to many factors: overwork at work, a sudden change in weather, chronic fatigue, etc. But when such ailments appear, it is not necessary to resort to the use of drugs, which, in addition to relieving pain, have possible side effects. It is much easier to turn to folk remedies, they are effective and will not cause harm. Although folk remedies are not able to fully cope with high-intensity pain, they can significantly reduce it, and in some cases completely remove it.
Unconventional methods
First of all, you need to understand that it is necessary to use folk remedies in compliance with certain rules:
- Blood pressure is required before any procedures.
- It is necessary to apply folk remedies gradually, at first they use softer ones, and if they do not help, then they turn to more radical methods.
- If the pain is of high intensity and appeared for the first time, you need toyou can see a doctor as soon as possible.
Headache herbal infusions
Since ancient times, people have been treating headaches with herbal medicine.
- Infusion of valerian root. Place one tablespoon of raw materials in a glass of hot water, let it brew for a while. Drink 3 times a day before meals.
- Decoction of St. John's wort. One and a half tablespoons of herbs brew 200 ml of boiled water, let it brew for about an hour, take 3 times a day before meals.
- Bay leaf oil. Take two tablespoons of chopped bay leaves and add 1.5-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, place everything in a closed container and let stand for a week. Rub into temples for headaches.
- Infusion of coltsfoot. Grind the leaves of the plant, pour one tablespoon of raw materials with boiling water, insist for half an hour. Further filter and take up to 6 times a day 1 hour before meals.
Headache tea
Means in which the content of active ingredients has a low concentration can be used on an ongoing basis. Tea is one of these folk remedies. Before using it, you need to make sure how it affects the level of blood pressure. Types of drink that help with headaches:
- Red tea (hibiscus). Its main component is Damascus rose, which gently lowers blood pressure and relieves headaches. For prevention, it is recommended to consume this drink in an amount of no more than two cups a day.
- Tea from oregano and peppermint. Brew a tablespoon of the mixture in a glassboiling water, let it brew for half an hour, then strain.
- Tea from lemon balm or chamomile. Brew a drink bought in a store, taking into account the instructions attached to it.
Compress
Headache in the temples and frontal part is well relieved by a warm or cold compress. Lemon, lavender, bergamot, or mint essential oils can be added to the water.
Prevention
The best way to fight a disease is prevention. By applying the following tips from therapists, you will forget about a headache:
- Try to be active. Walking in the fresh air and moderate power loads stimulate the vessels of the brain and contribute to its proper functioning.
- If you work at the computer for a long time, allocate five minutes an hour to warm up the muscles of the neck and shoulder girdle with simple exercises, let's rest the eyes.
- When doing work, do not forget about rest breaks. Don't overwork your body, it causes headaches.
- Night sleep should last at least 8 hours. At the same time, observe the modes of ventilation and comfortable temperature in the bedroom. Lack of sleep will lead to nervous conditions, and excess - to general lethargy and rapid overwork.
- Use a comfortable bed and pillow to sleep. It is desirable that both are orthopedic.
- Try to avoid stressful situations, take more time to rest and relax.
- Maximum exclude harmful foods from the diet. Their components (preservatives, flavor enhancers) contribute to the malfunction of the stomach,which can also result in headaches.
- Limit the use of analgesics and painkillers: no more than 10-15 tablets per month. An overdose is harmful to the body as a whole.
- Use alcoholic beverages and coffee within reasonable limits. Caffeine and alcohol in large doses constrict blood vessels, which generally has a bad effect on the body. If your head hurts for several days after alcohol, then it should be completely eliminated in the future.
