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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Treatment of headaches is in most cases symptomatic, depending on the type of pain and the severity of the condition.
The main drugs used to relieve pain are paracetamol, ibuprofen, analgin, dexalgin, aspirin, which have a very pronounced analgesic effect.
Taking a hot bath or shower can help relax muscles and eliminate spasms associated with tension headaches. Cold compresses, in turn, also have an analgesic effect due to the constriction of blood vessels. Comprehensive treatment of headaches should be accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, giving up bad habits, daily walks in the fresh air, and sufficient consumption of still mineral water (up to two liters per day). Treatment of headaches also involves the use of sedatives (sedasen, persen, tripsidan).
Massage is effective in treating headaches caused by autonomic disorders, emotional stress, overexertion, decreased blood pressure, and migraines. Massage is performed in a sitting position, lightly kneading the neck muscles, as well as the crown and temples.
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Migraine Headache Treatment
For migraines, acupuncture is used, the positive effect of which is achieved by affecting biologically active points. The drug Nomigren effectively eliminates pain and other symptoms of migraines, due to its components used to treat migraines: ergotamine tartrate, camylofin hydrochloride, mecloxamine citrate, propyphenazone and caffeine. The maximum daily dose is four tablets. The drug is contraindicated in cases of angina or liver or kidney diseases. Migraine is treated with Migrenol, Sedalgin, Metamizole, Sumatriptan, vitamin and mineral complexes, etc. Since people suffering from migraines often have low serotonin levels, they need to regularly consume foods high in protein, such as chicken, eggs, dairy products, bananas, beans, rice, nuts, etc.
Cluster headaches are blocked by such drugs as cafergot, which increases the tone of dilated arteries, sumatriptan, lidocaine drops are administered intranasally. When treating this type of pain, you should not drink alcohol or nicotine.
Treatment of headaches with high or low blood pressure
Treatment of headaches accompanied by high blood pressure involves prescribing medications such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and beta-blockers. In case of a rapid increase in pressure, you need to take a diuretic pill, such as Triphas or Furosemide. It is advisable to always have Pharmadipin (use no more than 3-4 drops) and Captopril on hand.
Treatment of headaches caused by low blood pressure involves the use of drugs containing caffeine: citramon, pyramein, caffetamin, askofen.
Treatment of headaches due to colds
Headaches caused by colds are treated with antipyretic drugs or combined drugs for flu and acute respiratory viral infections (Coldrex, Fervex, Tera-Flu, Milistan, Rinza, etc.). Several methods that can relieve pain without taking medications: rub your temples and forehead with lemon pulp and peel, you can also use essential oils for this purpose. Aromatherapy in the treatment of headaches can have a beneficial effect by improving blood circulation. You can use lemon, lavender, menthol, rosemary oil, applying two or three drops to the neck, temples, wrists. Cinnamon or elderberry infusion can also alleviate the condition. If possible, provide yourself with rest or significantly reduce stress, refuse to use the computer and watch TV.
Every person who suffers from frequent headaches definitely needs a medical examination. This will help to most accurately determine and eliminate the causes of pain and choose the right treatment for headaches.