Headaches should not be endured

Headaches occur in a variety of forms - as part of an infection or as a disease in itself. The pain can be pulsating, dull, pulling, stabbing, hammering, on one or both sides. "What all types of headache have in common, however, is that they significantly limit the quality of life. If the headache recurs, ie if the pain occurs several times a month, it is therefore important to clarify the possible cause.

Headache occur in a variety of forms – as part of an infection or as a disease in itself. The pain can be pulsating, dull, pulling, stabbing, hammering, one-sided or both-sided. “What all types of headache have in common, however, is that they significantly limit the quality of life. In the case of recurring headaches, ie when the pain occurs several times a month, it is therefore important to clarify the possible cause. The Doctor investigated whether, for example, it is tension headaches that can arise due to cramped neck muscles, migraines that are triggered by a temporary dysfunction of the brain or rarer types such as the severe, inflammatory-related cluster headache.Headache “, explains Dr. Reinhold Lunow, internist and medical director of the practice clinic Bornheim, near Cologne and Bonn.

But no matter what type of headache: "Patients should not endure the pain or treat it themselves on a long-term basis. If left untreated, a 'pain memory' can develop, which increases the general sensation of pain, and if too many and perhaps the wrong painkillers are taken, these can themselves cause headaches," warns Dr. Lunow.

Headache diary is helpful

Documenting headaches is definitely a good idea. In this type of diary, the patient should record the day, duration, type and intensity of the headache as well as possible accompanying symptoms such as nausea, dizziness and sensitivity to light. The intake of painkillers should also be noted. Reference to certain activities beforehand, consumption of certain foods and information about acute stress levels can also provide important conclusions. "In addition to the physical examination, a headache diary is often a key tool for the doctor's diagnosis and treatment recommendations. But the patient also gets an overview of how frequent their headaches actually are, how many painkillers they are taking and what possible trigger he should avoid,” advises the medical director of the Bornheim practice clinic.   

Tension headaches – relax muscles and mind

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Women are affected slightly more often than men. Tension in the neck muscles or back as a result of tension and Stress in everyday life, incorrect strain on the body and a lack of movement balance are suspected to be the main factors. "Patients with tension headaches can often benefit from better stress management and learning relaxation techniques such as yoga. The biofeed method, which trains patients to control their muscle tension and tone, also often shows success. Many patients with tension headaches and migraine patients also benefit from treatments that use the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. Medicine (TCM) the energy flow in the body is stimulated and regulated. We at the Bornheim practice clinic will be happy to inform you about the basic therapy options," emphasizes Dr. Lunow.

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