Headache in temples - a painful condition

Causes of headache in temples

Causes of headaches are very diverse, and it depends on them the way they are treating.

     Stress
On the physical level headaches in temples begin when the nerves located in the temples (or, sometimes, in other areas), the brain receives the pain signals. However, the reasons for this are often psychological factors, such as stress and anxiety, which are constantly faced by most people. Researchers have noted a disturbing trend: more and more people complain of frequent headaches in temples or in the forehead, with many of them suffer from high levels of stress and know that they need to control it. Most of them even know exactly what it needs to do - but they are not doing anything to reduce the impact of stress on their daily lives.

Scientists also note that the more powerful and frequent stress a person experiences, the more rest he needs, but in practice, people who are under the influence of severe stress, usually resting least.

For such people, analgesics are just a way to temporarily relieve headache, but it will appear again and again, if you do not take steps to reduce stress. To do this, first of all, you need to relax - if people do not regularly get enough sleep, if he does not have enough free time to spend with his family, sports and hobbies, headache may be a constant companion of his life. In addition, yoga can help, auditory training, meditation and breathing exercises. If, however, deal with stress on their own does not work, you may need professional help.

     Weather

Throbbing headache in the temples are often a harbinger of change in the weather. Some people are particularly sensitive to changes in atmospheric pressure, other headache is a response to fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Why do some people react to changes in the weather, and on the well-being of others, it does not have any effect is unknown. Prevent the occurrence of the headaches associated with the weather, it is impossible; people who suffer from this problem can only watch the weather forecast and keep on hand analgesics. Fortunately, these headaches are usually mild or moderate, and to facilitate their sufficient of one or two tablets of aspirin or paracetamol.

     Jetlag

Jetlag or transfer to summer / winter time is bad for the well-being of many people. The result of the failure of circadian rhythms can be severe, throbbing headache in the left temple and (or just right), the intensity of which is usually remains constant, regardless of whether the patient is sitting or moving. Prevent the emergence of such pain is also impossible, so people who are sensitive to the change of time zones or transfer hours, usually have to take painkillers.

  Allergies

In some cases, headache in temples can be associated with allergic reactions, such as pollen, household chemicals, or animal dander. Other more common symptoms of allergies are runny and stuffy nose, red eyes, watery eyes, itchy skin. Most headache goes soon after taking antihistamines or decongestants.

     Altitude sickness

So is a condition which is caused by oxygen starvation, and occurs at a certain altitude climbers hang gliders, and people traveling on a hot air balloon. The height at which there are signs of altitude sickness, depends on the level of physical fitness person, general health, but mostly - from climate change. So, in the humid air sickness can begin at an altitude of about 1.5 km, and in regions with dry air well-being may remain normal until it rises to a height of 3.5 to 5 km.

Most people suffering from altitude sickness, complaining of a headache in the forehead, but about a third of them occurs in the pain of a temple. In this case, if the first time the patient appeared headache in the right temple, if it again in the future will develop altitude sickness, pain is most likely to be localized to the right again. The reasons for this are not yet known. Other common symptoms of altitude sickness - nausea, slight dizziness and fatigue.

     Cerebral aneurysms

Signs of this disorder can be very severe headache in temples or in the forehead, and a sharp deterioration in vision, pain around one eye, muscle spasms, stiffness of certain facial muscles (usually only on one side of the face). If you suspect that this violation should immediately seek medical attention.

     Brain Tumors

In rare cases, chronic, progressively worsening pain in the temples or in other areas of the head can be signs of tumors in the brain. Usually, headaches in such cases are accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting, blurred vision, weakness of the arms and / or legs, speech, behavior change.

     The Hangover

Some people have a hangover causes severe pain in the temples, although often after alcohol headache in the forehead. To get rid of a headache, it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids, eat foods containing fructose (such as honey or fruit juice), and take analgesics. The use of small doses of alcohol may also ease the pain, but the people who have problems with alcohol dependence, such treatment should be avoided.

     Eyestrain

A very common cause of pain in the temples. Pain may occur after prolonged reading, computer work, knitting in low light, and so on. To prevent the occurrence of such pain, it is necessary to routinely give your eyes rest, and do special exercises for the eyes.