Where does a headache say?

Headache is a very common condition that most people experience at some point in their lives. Different locations of headaches reflect different health conditions of the patient.

Headache is a very common condition that most people experience many times in their lives - Illustration photo

Doctor Nguyen Xuan Tuan, lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy ( Hanoi National University) suggests some headache positions, warning you about what health problems you are having?

Pain in the forehead

Headaches in the forehead area make the patient feel like there is a heavy object pressing on the head or being squeezed around the head. Some cases are accompanied by pain in the temples or stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and nape.

The cause of this condition may be looking at computer or phone screens for too long, or reading in low light conditions causing eye strain.

Pain in the temples

Temple pain comes from many causes such as stress, migraine. Temple pain can also be caused by temporal arteritis but is rare, need to see a doctor soon.

Accompanying symptoms include fever, changes in vision, weight loss, muscle pain in the arm or shoulder...

Pain in the back of the head

Pain in the back of the head can be caused by tension in the neck or spine, or it can also be a result of trauma. In more serious cases, pain in the back of the head can be caused by leaking blood vessels.

If the patient has severe pain within 5 minutes of the pain starting, accompanied by fever, sensitivity to light, changes in vision, loss of balance... they should quickly go to the doctor for treatment.

Migraine

Migraine affects one side of the head, often accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound and nausea.

The disease lasts from two hours to three days. Migraines can last for a long time, recurring continuously, patients need to see a doctor for treatment and effective control of the disease.

Migraines can last for a long time and recur continuously. Patients need to see a doctor for treatment and effective control of the disease - Illustration photo

Pain behind the eye

Pain behind the eyes can be a sign of sinusitis. Sinus headaches are common during the cold season, when cold-causing bacteria can spread quickly. Sinusitis is also accompanied by other symptoms such as nasal congestion, eye pain, forehead pain, high fever...

According to Dr. Tuan, headaches usually tend to subside within 6 hours. If the pain gets worse or the headache comes suddenly and is severe, the patient should see a doctor for timely treatment.

Headache in these cases can warn of the risk of cerebral ischemia, stroke, brain tumor.

"Patients should not use headache medication without a prescription and examination, especially after an injury or fall. Be proactive in preventing headaches by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep.

Supplementing natural essences that can help increase nutrients and regulate blood flow to the brain such as blueberry and ginkgo can improve headaches and insomnia," Dr. Tuan emphasized.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dau-dau-o-dau-noi-len-dieu-gi-20241118171116907.htm