What causes headache after acupuncture

Acupuncture, as a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, has the function of dredging meridians and regulating qi and blood. However, sometimes patients will experience headache symptoms after acupuncture. This kind of headache may be caused by a variety of factors, including improper operation, invasion of wind and cold, neuropathic headache, and the patient's own disease. The following will explain these reasons in detail and provide corresponding countermeasures.

1. Improper operation

During the acupuncture process, if the doctor's technique is too heavy, the needle insertion angle is inappropriate, or the needle insertion depth is too deep, it may damage the nerves or blood vessels of the head, leading to Headache. At this time, patients should seek medical treatment in time and can use flunarizine hydrochloride capsules and other drugs for relief under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Invasion of wind and cold

After acupuncture, the skin pores open. If you do not pay attention to keeping warm, the evil of wind and cold can easily invade the body and cause headaches. Patients can use compound paracetamol tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and other drugs to relieve symptoms as directed by the doctor. At the same time, they should keep their heads warm.

3. Nervous headache

If the patient is overly nervous during acupuncture, it may induce neurological headache. At this time, you can use carbamazepine tablets and other drugs as directed by your doctor to improve it, and try to relax your mood.

4. The patient's own disease

If the patient suffers from migraine, cervical spondylosis, etc., the headache may be aggravated by stimulating the diseased area after acupuncture. In this case, patients should actively treat the primary disease.

5. Other factors

In addition to the above reasons, headache after acupuncture may also be related to physical factors such as insufficient qi and blood, excessive liver yang, etc. In these cases, patients can choose appropriate prescriptions for conditioning according to their specific constitution under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

In short, there are various reasons for headache after acupuncture. Patients should seek medical treatment in time and take targeted treatment measures after the cause is clear to ensure health.