What to do if you have a sudden headache

When a sudden headache occurs in the head, measures should be taken quickly to relieve the pain. Depending on the different causes of the pain, you can take measures such as rest, mood adjustment, and drug treatment.

1. Rest in time

If the headache is caused by overwork or emotional fluctuations, timely rest is essential. Find a quiet environment, close your eyes and rest or take a short sleep, which will help restore physical strength and calm your emotions.

2. Adjust your emotions

Emotional fluctuations, such as anxiety and anger, often cause headaches. Adjusting your emotions through meditation, deep breathing, or other relaxing activities can effectively relieve headaches.

3. Drug treatment

Antipyretic analgesics: such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, are suitable for mild to moderate pain and can quickly relieve pain symptoms.

Neuromodulators: For pain caused by neurasthenia or neuralgic headaches, you can use drugs such as oryzanol tablets and vitamin B1 tablets as prescribed by your doctor for regulation.

Antihypertensive drugs: For patients with hypertension, headaches may be a sign of high blood pressure. At this time, antihypertensive drugs should be used, such as terazosin hydrochloride tablets, nifedipine controlled-release tablets, etc., to stabilize blood pressure.

4. Hot or cold compresses

Depending on the cause of the headache, you can choose hot or cold compresses to relieve the pain. If the headache is caused by muscle tension, hot compresses can relax the muscles; if it is caused by vasodilation, cold compresses can help constrict the blood vessels.

5. See a doctor for examination

If the headache persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, etc., you should immediately see a doctor for a detailed examination in order to accurately diagnose and take appropriate treatment measures.

In short, when sudden pain occurs in the head, appropriate countermeasures should be taken according to the specific cause to relieve the pain in time and ensure good health.