Spinal headache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you have headache which is severe and recurs again and again, it may be one of the above and you must consult a doctor.<\/p>\n
Now let us see home remedies for ordinary non serious Headaches<\/p>\n
Ease the Pressure on your Scalp or Head<\/h3>\n
This can be done by any of the following methods. Choose the method which suits you and which you can easily implement.<\/p>\n
Use a heating pad<\/h4>\n
Electrical heating pads or a hot water rubber bag applied to the forehead or temples may often relieve your headache. Keep the temperature setting to \u2018mild\u2019, not \u2018hot\u2019.<\/p>\n
Apply a cold compress<\/h4>\n
Paradoxically, a cold compress on the head or neck can also with pain relief! You may also take a cold shower or a warm water shower. Or take a bath.<\/p>\n
Massage the back of your neck<\/h4>\n
You can do it yourself. Pressing the back of your neck with your index finger can help relieve a headache. This works because the muscles in this area tighten when you experience stress. A few minutes massaging your forehead, neck, and temples can help ease a tension headache, which may result from stress. Or apply gentle, rotating pressure to the painful area.<\/p>\n
Acupressure<\/h4>\n
Pressing certain the pressure points on the back of your hand can help with headaches. This point is located between the base of your thumb and index finger. However, take advice from a trained person.<\/p>\n
Hydrate<\/h4>\n
Drinking water or herbal tea can help with headaches.<\/p>\n
Dim the lights<\/h4>\n
Turning down the lights can help reduce headaches.<\/p>\n
Take a nap<\/h4>\n
After you take a nap, you may awaken refreshed!<\/p>\n
Other home remedies include\u2026<\/h3>\nTry not to chew<\/h4>\n
Chewing sometimes increases certain types of headaches.<\/p>\n
Get some caffeine<\/h4>\n
The age old remedy of tea or coffee cannot be forgotten.<\/p>\n
Practice Relaxation<\/h4>\n
Whether it\u2019s stretches, yoga, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation, learning how to chill out when you\u2019re in the middle of a headache can help with the pain. You might talk to your doctor about physical therapy if you have muscle spasms in your neck.<\/p>\n
Take Some Ginger<\/h4>\n
A small recent study found that taking ginger, in addition to regular over-the-counter pain meds, eased pain for people in the ER with migraines. Another found that it worked almost as well as prescription migraine meds. In many Indian families, ginger is always added to regular tea.<\/p>\n
Try some herbal Tea<\/h4>\n
Many special herbal teas are available for curing a headache.<\/p>\n
Use Meds in Moderation<\/h3>\n
There are plenty of medicines for headaches but use them in moderation. To get the most benefit with the least risk, follow the directions on the label and these guidelines:<\/p>\n
\n- Avoid ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) if you have heart failure or kidney failure.<\/li>\n
- Do not give aspirin to a child under age 18.<\/li>\n
- Take painkillers as soon as you start to hurt. You\u2019ll probably beat it with a smaller dose than if you wait.<\/li>\n
- If you get sick to your stomach when you get a headache, ask your doctor what might help.<\/li>\n
- Ask your doctor what to take to avoid a rebound headache, which is pain that sets in after a few days of pain relievers.<\/li>\n
- And be sure to talk to your doctor about what headache symptoms you should not treat at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Types of Pain<\/h3>\n
Knowing the type of your pain greatly assists diagnosis. There are four types of pain that can be present individually or can be present at the same time which can cause a mixed pain pattern. With several types of pain, there are various unique treatment options to suit the intricacies of each type.The Four Major Types of Pain are\u2026<\/p>\n
Nociceptive Pain<\/h4>\n
Typically the result of tissue injury. Common types of nociceptive pain are arthritis pain, mechanical back pain, or post-surgical pain.<\/p>\n
Inflammatory Pain<\/h4>\n
An abnormal inflammation caused by an inappropriate response by the body\u2019s immune system. Conditions in this category include gout and rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n
Neuropathic Pain: <\/h4>\n
Pain caused by nerve irritation. This includes conditions such as neuropathy, radicular pain, and trigeminal neuralgia.<\/p>\n
Functional Pain: <\/h4>\n
Pain without obvious origin, but can cause pain. Examples of such conditions are fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome.<\/p>\n
If you describe your pain precisely to your doctor, it will assist him\/her in diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Also, when describing your pain to your doctor, keep these in mind:<\/p>\n
Provocation and Palliation <\/h4>\n
What were you doing at the onset? What do you think provokes your pain? What in your opinion alleviates it?<\/p>\n
Quality\/Quantity<\/h4>\n
What does the pain feel like and how often? Is it sharp, dull, stabbing, crushing, throbbing, nauseating?<\/p>\n
Region\/Radiation <\/h4>\n
Where is the pain located? To be specific, point to the location of the pain or draw it on a face diagram. Does it radiate anywhere? If so, where and to what side? Is it equal if both sides are involved? The more specific you can be the easier it is for the doctor to make a diagnosis.<\/p>\n
Severity Scale<\/h4>\n
How much does it hurt on a scale from 1-10?<\/p>\n
Timing<\/h4>\n
Does the severity or character of the pain change based on time of day, activity, weather, time of year, or position?<\/p>\n
When to Call Your Doctor<\/h3>\n
OK, you have tried all home remedies but your headache is not relieved, or is getting worse. It is time to call your doctor. Also, gGet medical care right away for:<\/p>\n
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