Pain in the vertex

The pain in the vertex can be the result of the injury. If the traumatic factor is excluded, the causes of the pain may be as follows:

• Hypertension.
• Hypotension
• Cluster headaches.
• Migraine.
• Cervical osteochondrosis.

What causes pain in the vertex?

If you stay under the scorching sun for too long, it can also cause pain in the vertex, accompanied by chills and nausea. Pain in the vertex can also be caused by prolonged exposure to cold.

It should also be taken into account that a prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position or an inadvertent or too abrupt movement can also provoke pain in the vertex.

For example, in people who spend a lot of time in the country, the pain in the vertex can be associated with these factors. Working in the garden, a person for a long time is forced to stay in an uncomfortable position, because of what pain can occur in the vertex.

The cause of pain in the vertex can also be a long sitting behind the monitor, a long stay in a too noisy or stuffy place, a sudden change in weather conditions, general fatigue or overexertion. Pain in the vertex, associated with overexertion, can be accompanied by pain in the muscles of the back, neck, shoulders. The nature of the pain is dull, squeezing. To relieve pain, full relaxation of the body, aroma treatment (using, for example, lavender, melissa, mint oil), acupressure is recommended.

Sharp pressure surges are another fairly common cause, which can provoke pain in the vertex. If the pressure is low, the nature of the pain is often pressing, can also be felt in the eye and nose, temples, neck. To improve the condition, prescribe medications containing caffeine. It is also recommended for prevention of depression of pressure to be more often on fresh air. You can take a pill of caffeine, ascophene and citramone.

If the pressure is increased, the pain in the vertex can be combined with dizziness, the nose can bleed. In the presence of such pathology, the threat of stroke development increases substantially. As a therapy, diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers are used. Such drugs can not be prescribed on their own, this can only lead to a worsening of the condition. With a rapid jump in pressure upwards, it is advisable to take a diuretic drug, for example, triphas, furosemide. At itself always it is necessary to have pharmapidinum (to use inside no more than 3-4 drops) and captopril.

Such a pathology as migraine can make itself felt in the form of spasmodic or aching pain in the upper part of the head. It can be accompanied by flashing of bright points before the eyes, nausea, general deterioration of well-being. There is an opinion that such an ailment can be associated with a genetic predisposition. The attack can last up to several hours. As a treatment, it is possible to prescribe sedalgin, metamizole, sumatriptan, vitamin-mineral complex.

Cluster pain in the vertex is characterized by persistent pain and hyperemia in the eye area, as well as lacrimation. With such symptoms, the patient must lie down. To neutralize the pain apply kafergot, which increases the tone of the enlarged arteries, sumatriptan, intranasally injected lidocaine in the drops. To prevent the disease should abandon bad habits (alcohol, nicotine), will limit stressful situations.

Pain in the vertex can be concentrated with influenza, colds, respiratory viral infections. In this case, the patient is recommended bed rest, for the removal of the pain syndrome, anti-cold medications are taken - koldreks, fervex, teraflu, rinza, etc., also analgin or ibuprofen.

If the pain in the vertex is caused by trauma and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or dizziness, contact a doctor immediately, as these signs may be symptoms of both concussion and more serious injuries.

What should I do if there is pain in the vertex?

If you have a pain in the vertex, take the most convenient position for you, preferably lying on a flat surface - this position will help restore fluid circulation in the body and stabilize the condition. If you suffer from an increase in blood pressure, it is better to place a large pillow under your head. If the pressure is lowered, the pillow can be put under the feet.

For pain not related to changes in blood pressure level, it is recommended to take an anesthetic tablet (imeth, dexalgin, tempalgine, paracetamol, ibuprofen), perform a massage procedure, exclude external stimuli - loud sound, bright light, well ventilate the room. For prevention, it is strongly recommended that you fully rest, avoid stress, sleep at least seven to eight hours a day, abandon negative factors affecting health such as alcohol, smoking, exclude mental and physical stress.